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Demonstrate complex English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Demonstrate complex English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS089
State Code
AWS85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct complex, creative, routine and non-routine spoken or signed communication in English, to meet the oral language and communication needs of interpreting in complex settings. It involves applying proficient oral communication skills to conduct negotiations, present information and participate in social and cultural activities. This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of fields or contexts.There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) 4 and 4+.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 must 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. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in social and cultural activities
  • 1.1 Use English language and language functions appropriate to varied social and cultural activities.
  • 1.2 Adapt and modify communication strategies and language functions according to the situation and participant requirements.
2. Deliver presentations in English
  • 2.1 Present information using sequencing and linguistic linking.
  • 2.2 Deliver presentations in a style relevant to the purpose and objectives, audience characteristics, occasion and venue.
  • 2.3 Support presentations with public speaking techniques.
3. Negotiate and persuade
  • 3.1 Use appropriate courtesy protocols to establish rapport, identify common ground and observe social, cultural and business conventions of English.
  • 3.2 Use a range of English language functions to provide explanations, information, advice and supporting details.
  • 3.3 Use a range of language functions for negotiations.
  • 3.4 Use intonation, voice tone and signalling expressions effectively.
  • 3.5 Use prosodic features, gestures and body language effectively.
  • 3.6 Exchange and agree to information about the subject of negotiation.
4. Provide summaries of complex oral or signed communication
  • 4.1 Make appropriate comments to check and clarify meaning.
  • 4.2 Provide summaries of the purpose and meaning of the original utterance.
  • 4.3 Use communication strategies and English language functions that support immediate and unhindered communication.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH47 PSPTIS140 Demonstrate complex English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX5 PSP60916 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) Qualification