Unit of competency Outline
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Read and write documents in a language other than English
Read and write documents in a language other than English
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXLAN006
SITXLAN006
State Code
AWQ31
AWQ31
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
091599 - Language And Literature, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to read and write a range of workplace documents in a language other than English at a high level of complexity and fluency, including summarising texts, and reproducing information from texts in one language to prepare a text in another. There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 4 to 4+.The unit applies to all industry contexts and to individuals working at different levels of responsibility. This could include frontline, supervisory or management personnel. This unit may be customised for training delivery and assessment of proficiency in any language. This unit does not prepare individuals for the role of a translator or interpreter.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Read workplace documents written in a language other than English.
- 1.1.Read and understand workplace documents, including explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer requirements.
- 1.2.Interpret accompanying visual and graphics material.
- 1.3.Identify the culturally-specific meaning contained in documents.
2. Provide informal written translations using a language other than English.
- 2.1.Capture and convey information in written texts and summaries, taking account of cultural differences.
- 2.2.Provide explanation or comments to clarify meaning as required, especially about culturally-specific details.
- 2.3.Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance as required.
3. Write workplace documents in a language other than English.
- 3.1.Produce written workplace documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.
- 3.2.Ensure content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.
- 3.3.Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular context.
- 3.4.Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation.
- 3.5.Observe social and cultural conventions when writing workplace documents.
- 3.6.Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader.
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Replaces
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|---|---|---|---|
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| AZV6 | SIT30316 | Certificate III in Guiding | Qualification |
| AZW2 | SIT50416 | Diploma of Hospitality Management | Qualification |
| AZU0 | SIT50116 | Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management | Qualification |