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Sight translate (LOTE)

Sight translate (LOTE)

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS613A
State Code
D3716
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
60
Description
This unit describes the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a sight translation of a written source text into a different spoken or signed target language with a high degree of accuracy. It requires a high level of comprehension of written language and its structure, the ability to work between two languages in spoken and written form, and the ability to reflect the register of the written source text in the target language.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse text
  • 1.1 Confirm purpose for which sight translation is required and advise on appropriateness of sight translation.
  • 1.2 Determine key features of text and confirm ability to read and comprehend the text.
  • 1.3 Identify and discuss potential translation problems and confirm ability to sight-translate and time needed.
  • 1.4 Identify information in context and establish overall comprehension.
  • 1.5 Analyse text, referring to available resources and seeking further assistance where required.
2 Translate source text into target language
  • 2.1 Plan sight translation, marking up text where appropriate and solving translation problems.
  • 2.2 Transfer semantic segments of source text to target language in an accurate and coherent manner.
  • 2.3 Scan text ahead while translating, avoiding rephrasing and ensuring delivery is consistent and appropriate for setting and mode of interpreting.
3 Evaluate sight translation
  • 3.1 Analyse performance to reflect task purpose and requirements.
  • 3.2 Identify strengths and weaknesses of process to inform subsequent work.
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.
Purpose may include:
confirmation of information in text
supporting documentation for a dialogue
speech notes or supplementary notes for a monologue.
Sight translation may be inappropriate for:
legal reasons, such as legally binding text
texts leading to informed decisions
technical reasons, such as:
lengthy text
lexical density
syntactic complexity
Key features of text may include:
source language
source, context and function of text
register and style of text
specific requirements, including regional and specialist aspects
Ability to read may be affected by:
language of source text
legibility of text
for character-based languages, within scope of own literacy
for different forms of written language, within scope of own competency
Potential translation problems:
may include:
contextual understanding
legibility
terminology
appropriateness
availability of resources
competence of interpreter
text ambiguities
may be addressed by:
sourcing and reviewing appropriate resources to aid understanding of specialist or technical language
advising that for technical or legal reasons text must be submitted to a translator
advising that text will have to be read aloud and interpreter will interpret oral rendition of text
Information in context may include:
accompanying visual and graphic material
basic facts
context, purpose and topic
cultural, social and situational elements significant in translation task
intent of writer
nature of text
Analysing text may include:
applying subject and context knowledge
elements of grammar
function of source language punctuation
register and style
sentence structure
significant words, expressions and sentences
Planning sight translation may include:
highlighting important points
noting translation of significant words, expressions and sentences
using arrows or numbers placed at sub-segment boundaries
silent or vocal practice
Appropriate delivery may relate to:
clarity and fluency
coherence
cultural appropriateness
factual and linguistic accuracy
register
speed
timeliness
tone
volume and voice projection
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 ability to sight translate a written source text in its entirety into a different spoken or signed language with a high degree of accuracy, including:
comprehending written language and its structure
assessing appropriateness of sight translation and potential translation problems and recommending alternatives
reading and analysing source text and planning sight translation
using strategies to clarify unknown terms and unclear expression
reflecting the written register of the source text
using appropriate delivery to sight translate written text
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Evidence for assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and, where possible, examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate a range of skills and strategies to sight translate.
Resources for assessment include:
examples of a range of texts used for sight translation
opportunities to observe candidate demonstrating sight translation of a range of texts
third party reports on examples of sight translation
scenarios which use a range of different texts and contexts for sight translation
Evidence for assessment should be gathered to demonstrate a range of experiences in sight translating a variety of texts in LOTE and English.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS90 PSPTIS084 Sight translate (LOTE-English) Unit of competency