PSPGEN103 — Work with interpreters

1 Identify interpreting needs.

• 1.1Identify need for interpreting services and type of service required.
• 1.2Identify primary or secondary interpreting language and determine any specific requirements to support interpreting service.
• 1.3Discuss any reluctance to have an interpreter present with client and reach an acceptable solution in accordance with relevant policy and procedures.
• 1.4Record details of interpreting needs.

2 Prepare to engage interpreting services.

• 2.1Identify and clarify legal and ethical responsibilities relating to engagement of interpreters.
• 2.2Provide full details of interpreting requirements at time of booking to ensure appropriate matching of interpreter to requirements.
• 2.3Ensure the interpreter engaged has appropriate credentials or qualifications to meet requirements of the communicative encounter.
• 2.4Coordinate client appointments with interpreter bookings to ensure need for interpreting services is met.
• 2.5Allocate appropriate time to appointments to allow for interpreting.
• 2.6Arrange any specific requirements to support interpreting service.

3 Conduct a meeting or interview using interpreting services.

• 3.1Make positioning arrangements in consultation with interpreter and confirm all parties understand role and ethical responsibilities of the interpreter.
• 3.2Make introductions and provide time for interpreter and client to familiarise themselves to ensure a good understanding of language and other cultural issues.
• 3.3Direct communication to the client.
• 3.4Inform client that where clarification or repetition is required from interpreter, it will be requested to support accurate communication.
• 3.5Use judgment to address or refer problems to appropriate personnel.
• 3.6Close meeting and debrief interpreter as required.

4 Monitor the safety and wellbeing of interpreters.

• 4.1Provide safety equipment in accordance with the environment.
• 4.2Protect interpreters from physical contact or harassment from clients.
• 4.3Monitor stress levels of interpreters and offer debriefing and counselling services.
• 4.4Monitor interpreter fatigue and provide appropriate breaks.

What does an assessment tool for PSPGEN103 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPGEN103 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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