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Conduct complex oral communication in a language other than English
Conduct complex oral communication in a language other than English
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXLAN004
SITXLAN004
State Code
AWQ29
AWQ29
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 conduct complex, creative, routine and non-routine communication in a language other than English. This involves very fluent listening and speaking skills at a high level of complexity to conduct negotiations, make presentations, provide oral summaries in the workplace, and participate in social and cultural activities. 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 individuals working in at many 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. Conduct negotiations in a language other than English.
- 1.1.Establish rapport by using appropriate courtesy protocols, establishing common ground and observing social, cultural and business conventions.
- 1.2.Provide explanations, information and supporting details relevant to negotiations.
- 1.3.Use an appropriate range of language functions for negotiations, including introducing formal talk, using turn-taking skills, and agreeing and disagreeing tentatively.
- 1.4.Use appropriate intonation, voice tone and signalling expressions effectively.
2. Deliver presentations using a language other than English.
- 2.1.Deliver presentations in a style that supports its objective and takes account of audience characteristics, occasion and venue.
- 2.2.Present information in a logical and concise manner using appropriate sequencing and linguistic linking.
- 2.3.Support presentations with relevant public speaking techniques.
3. Participate in social and cultural activities using a language other than English.
- 3.1.Use language and language functions appropriate to varied social and cultural activities.
- 3.2.Adapt and modify communication strategies and language functions as required.
4. Provide summaries of oral communication in a language other than English.
- 4.1.Recognise situations when the services of a professional interpreter are required, and arrange for assistance.
- 4.2.Convey purpose and meaning of original utterance.
- 4.3.Make appropriate comments between parties to check and clarify meaning.
- 4.4.Use communication strategies and language functions that support immediate communication.
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Replaces
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|---|---|---|---|
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| AZV8 | SIT40416 | Certificate IV in Hospitality | Qualification |
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| AZT8 | SIT40116 | Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism | Qualification |
| AZU0 | SIT50116 | Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management | Qualification |