This unit describes the skills required to ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in general settings. The unit requires knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It requires the ability to consider a range of ethical issues and to reflect on and continuously develop professional practice.This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of general settings.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures should be consulted and industry codes and standards for ethical translating and interpreting adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support resources as required, while performing specific tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.