Course Title: Prepare to translate and interpret
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5364 Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Course Title: Prepare to translate and interpret
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017 |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019 |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021 |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills required to collect and assess information about the nature and conditions of translating and interpreting assignments and to keep work records. It includes skills required to reach a decision to accept or decline an assignment and to prepare effective work plans to maximise assignment outcomes and minimise risks from miscommunication.
This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of contexts. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Ethics cluster:
- LANG5854C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
- LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret
- BUSM6508C Conduct career planning
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS003 Prepare to translate and interpret |
Elements: |
1. Assess ability to complete assignment 2. Respond to assignment 3. Develop work plan 4. Review and evaluate work plan |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will receive feedback on your progress. You will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
Assessment tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:
-teacher directed group activities
-practical exercises
-group discussions
-evidence demonstrating application of codes and standards
-practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities