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Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS102
State Code
OEI81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour when interpreting or translating in general settings and contexts. It includes knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It includes the ability to consider a range of ethical issues and to reflect on and continuously develop professional practice.This unit applies to those working as translators or interpreters in a range of general settings and contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop knowledge of ethical and professional issues.
  • 1.1. Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant.
  • 1.2. Utilise professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues.
  • 1.3. Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices.
2. Apply ethical standards to professional practices.
  • 2.1. Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making.
  • 2.2. Apply codes and standards of ethical conduct to assignments.
  • 2.3. Identify and use strategies for dealing with dilemmas and resolving problems.
  • 2.4. Promote ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and others.
3. Evaluate professional practices and knowledge related to ethical practice.
  • 3.1. Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments.
  • 3.2. Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct.
  • 3.3. Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice.
  • 3.4. Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT28 PSPTIS001 Apply codes and standards to ethical practice Unit of competency