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Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS603A
State Code
D3706
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in complex settings. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and the on-going development and maintenance of professional judgement. It requires the ability to consider a wide range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research ethical and professional issues
  • 1.1. Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.
  • 1.2. Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.
  • 1.3. Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.
  • 1.4. Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.
2. Develop professional practices and knowledge
  • 2.1. Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.
  • 2.2. Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.
  • 2.3. Identify current approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.
3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice
  • 3.1. Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans.
  • 3.2. Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.
  • 3.3. Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.
  • 3.4. Collaborate constructively in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.
  • 3.5. Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.
  • 3.6. Regularly evaluate quality and success of professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Developments and trends may include:
legislative or regulatory changes
new developments, directions or trends in translating and interpreting
policy changes in relation to language services
positions taken by professional associations
Innovative approaches may include:
assignment review and maintenance
networking
ongoing education and training
self-evaluation
strategic or business planning
Professional practices may include:
respecting the attitudes and beliefs of others
separating professional and personal activities and interests
maintaining ethical practice in the face of opposition, conflict, professional challenges and limited resources
modelling high standards of behaviour and presentation
offering and accepting advice such as feedback, guidance and recommendations
acknowledging and working within scope of personal competence
meeting performance requirements, including:
adequate preparation, personal presentation and time management
responsibility to communication
cooperating with colleagues
making informed ethical decisions in accordance with relevant codes of ethics and conduct
Promoting ethical standards may include:
demonstrating probity in all areas of responsibility
modelling professional codes of conduct
communicating and modelling new and revised policy directions in translating and interpreting
supporting colleagues in ethical conduct
Factors may include:
potential conflict of interest
obligations of duty of care
responsibility to communication
expectations of different parties
Professional judgement may include:
interpreting professional standards and codes of ethics
applying standards and codes in a range of professional and intercultural contexts
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms the candidate's ability to critically evaluate professional judgment issues and apply them to work practices in a diverse range of environments. This includes:
researching and analysing ethical and professional practice issues
maintaining knowledge of ethical and professional issues
applying critical professional judgement to achieve ethical and strategic work outcomes
applying ethical codes and standards to practice, including in situations where there are:
potential conflicts of interest
conflict between client requirements and industry standards
tensions between personal and client or colleague values
differences in expectations caused by cultural influences
dilemmas caused by tensions between personal and professional standards of practice and values
reflecting on practice and justifying judgements and decisions
maintaining and developing effective professional relationships and networks
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and, where possible, examples of interactions with colleagues and clients that illustrate issues of professional judgements and ethical decision making.
Resources for assessment include:
relevant professional codes, standards and professional and business procedures
feedback from clients, agencies and employers
professional networks and peer support activities
performance reviews and practice reflection
professional development activities
This competency is ideally assessed on the basis of evidence provided by professional assignments, but may also be assessed using a range of scenarios which simulate realistic assignments and experiences. This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other translating and interpreting assignments.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS79 PSPTIS100 Apply codes and standards to professional judgement Unit of competency