This unit describes the skills required to conduct predictable and non-routine, varied communications, transactions and interactions in English, to meet the oral language and communication needs of interpreting in general settings. It involves conversing with others, providing detailed information and advice, responding to unpredictable situations and conducting negotiations at a functional level.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) 3.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, while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.