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Maintain and enhance professional practice

Maintain and enhance professional practice

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS069
State Code
AWS98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage personal professional performance and to take responsibility for own professional development. It requires knowledge of the translation and interpreting industry and relevant professional development opportunities.The unit applies to established translators and interpreters seeking to enhance their career and professional development.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 codes and standards for ethical translating and interpreting adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support resources as required, while performing 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. Model high standards of performance
  • 1.1 Promote practitioner’s role with clients, colleagues and the public.
  • 1.2 Determine individual responsibilities and accountabilities to reflect the requirements of contracts and work plans.
  • 1.3 Model professional techniques and strategies for effective performance.
2. Determine personal development needs
  • 2.1 Assess personal skills and knowledge against industry competencies and other relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities.
  • 2.2 Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas for professional development.
  • 2.3 Research future career options and career development pathways.
  • 2.4 Seek advice on undertaking career development options.
3. Participate in professional development activities
  • 3.1 Identify and pursue formal and informal development activities to support continuous learning.
  • 3.2 Maintain currency of professional practice through participation in professional association and networking events and activities.
  • 3.3 Maintain industry relationships through relevant networks, organisations and individuals.
4. Evaluate and improve professional practice
  • 4.1 Research developments and trends impacting on professional practice and integrate these into work performance.
  • 4.2 Identify and implement improvement strategies using feedback from colleagues and clients, and results of research.
  • 4.3 Monitor own performance and apply innovative and responsive approaches for improving professional practice.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3694 PSPTIS504A Maintain and enhance professional practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEF77 PSPTIS127 Maintain and enhance professional practice Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX5 PSP60916 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) Qualification
AZX6 PSP60816 Advanced Diploma of Translating Qualification