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Conduct career planning

Conduct career planning

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS105
State Code
OEG08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the scope and nature of work within the translating and interpreting sector. It includes identifying work options, determining own skills and knowledge, establishing professional connections or networks and developing a career plan.The unit applies to emerging translators and interpreters seeking to plan their career.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope and nature of work context.
  • 1.1. Identify main participants in the sector.
  • 1.2. Determine nature of work, current and future trends and potential impacts.
  • 1.3. Clarify skill and knowledge requirements for specific fields.
  • 1.4. Identify quality standards and employment conditions relevant to work in translating and interpreting.
2. Conduct self-assessment.
  • 2.1. List own knowledge, experience and current and potential abilities in relation to specific fields.
  • 2.2. Determine personal values and work preferences.
  • 2.3. Prepare a profile that identifies personal attributes relevant to chosen career.
3. Investigate career options.
  • 3.1. Identify own career options and select preferred options.
  • 3.2. Determine gaps in own skills and knowledge.
  • 3.3. Investigate formal and informal training opportunities and language or skill development for selected options.
4. Develop an individual career plan.
  • 4.1. Identify strategies to develop required skills and knowledge.
  • 4.2. Develop a career plan to implement strategies.
  • 4.3. Review career plan with established practitioners.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT26 PSPTIS004 Conduct career planning Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIB0 PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting Qualification
BIB1 PSP50822 Diploma of Translating Qualification
BIC3 PSP60822 Advanced Diploma of Translating Qualification