PSPLAN012 — Converse in Auslan at a proficient user level

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79 assessable components: 4 elements (14 performance criteria), 29 performance evidence and 36 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Comprehend demanding signed text and recognise implicit meaning.

1.1Infer attitude, mood and intention of signed texts from contextual, grammatical and lexical cues.
1.2Extract information from recorded Auslan texts including some non-standard usage and identify finer points of detail including implicit attitudes.
1.3Comprehend complex technical information and instructions and specifications provided in Auslan.
1.4Follow, easily, complex live interactions between proficient or native signers even on abstract or unfamiliar topics.

2 Process vocabulary and grammar for demanding signed exchanges.

2.1Use and show command, but with occasional minor slips, of a broad vocabulary repertoire of signs including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
2.2Maintain a high degree of signed grammatical accuracy with rare errors so that meaning and questions are understood.

3 Present in Auslan on complex subjects.

3.1Give clear well-structured signed presentations on complex subjects.
3.2Communicate significant information with supporting points of view, rationale and examples.
3.3Handle interjections and a series of follow- up questions, in Auslan, effortlessly and spontaneously.

4 Engage in spontaneous Auslan conversations on complex subjects.

4.1Initiate, maintain and close extended face-to-face conversations on complex topics.
4.2Pronounce signs clearly and naturally with varied intonation to express finer shades of meaning.
4.3Converse fluently, spontaneously and almost effortlessly, only rarely pausing and hesitating.
4.4Follow, in detail, abstract and complex topics signed by proficient or native speakers and occasionally confirm details.
4.5Ask follow-up questions to check understanding of what other signer has said and to clarify ambiguous points.

Performance evidence

watch two different recorded demanding Auslan texts, including some non-standard usage, about abstract complex subjects and, for each text, identify the finer points of the discussion and signer’s attitude
watch two different live conversations between proficient or native signers about abstract complex subjects and, for each conversation, describe the overall content and three points raised
produce two different prepared Auslan texts which contain vocabulary of an abstract nature, including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, to provide information about abstract complex subjects involving opinions and options:
participate in one Auslan exchange to deliver one of the prepared texts simultaneously to two other signers, lasting for a maximum of ten minutes
participate in one different Auslan exchange to simultaneously deliver the other prepared text to four other signers, lasting for a maximum of ten minutes
participate in one abstract complex spontaneous Auslan exchange with one other signer lasting for a maximum of ten minutes
participate in one different abstract complex spontaneous Auslan exchange with four other signers simultaneously, lasting for a maximum of ten minutes
during the above two spontaneous exchanges, engage in conversation about a range of abstract complex topics
during all of the above exchanges:
cumulatively use the range of Auslan linguistic features listed in Knowledge Evidence, with consistency and flexibility
comprehend and produce Auslan texts delivered at a conversational pace
use fingerspelling appropriately in conversation, produce technical and specialised words smoothly almost all the time and vary fingerspelling speed
show interactional strategies such as nodding, responding signs (back channels) and facial expression to show interest, attention and attitude
vary signing speed and style
produce and comprehend vocabulary that is specialised or includes colloquialisms
modify the register
produce depicting signs near or with other complex features of Auslan such as role shift (constructed action) and gesture
recognise both obvious and less obvious opportunities for role shift (constructed action) independently
use some body partitioning so that two roles can be represented at once
use space to distinguish people, places or ideas in the signing space
keep track of a few referents in space and refer back to them
use pronouns effectively
produce texts which are cohesive overall, and incorporate role shifting and depicting signs when appropriate
show limited inappropriate influence from English (word order and mouthing) when using Auslan.
During all exchanges, the individual can:
ask the signer to repeat signed text once, twice when fingerspelling is involved
show idiosyncrasies in sign production but only those that do not obscure the meaning
pause, hesitate and repeat features but only rarely
rely on fingerspelling of English words, some gestures, and other visual communication methods to communicate but only rarely.

Knowledge evidence

Knowledge of Auslan linguistic features required to converse in Auslan at a proficient user level, as described in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
Auslan signs:
a broad range of Auslan signs including technical, idiomatic and colloquial signs
fingerspelling:
how it is processed, produced and conventionally used by proficient signers
patterns to assist with processing
technical and specialised words used in highly complex interactions
a range of fingerspelled words used by signers who use other styles and dialects
numbers:
common signs that incorporate numbers (IN-40-YEARS etc.) and the variable conventions for different forms of signs
time, tense and aspect:
timelines used in complex forms; deictic, anaphoric, and sequence timelines and how to use these flexibly
how to modify a broad range of verbs for most forms of aspect
how to work out time from both context and signs
depicting signs:
a broad range of entity depicting signs for objects with complex locations and movements
a broad range of handling depicting signs for objects of most shapes with a range of movements such as giving, putting, touching and taking
size and shape specifiers (SASSes) for a broad range of objects with two and three dimensional shapes
how to use enactment instead of depicting signs
how to show complex spatial arrangements and depictions
role shift (constructed action):
features of role shift (constructed action) used by proficient users of Auslan:
using expressions more, rather than relying on shifting body to make character clear
using body partitioning so that two roles can be represented at once
use of space:
indexing for pronouns or locations for cohesion across whole narratives
how to flexibly modify a broad range of indicating verbs for actor and undergoer across sentences.
sentence structure and cohesion:
how to structure statements in the affirmative or negative using various word orders, appropriate verbs and NMFs
a variety of sentence types and structures using topicalisation, imperatives, conditionals using signs (IF, SUPPOSE etc.), a broad range of conjunctions, list buoys for complex lists and NMFs
NMF markers that show a shift and a pause
how to form rhetorical questions including correct use of NMFs
discourse management:
how to choose and vary signs, phrasing and visual communication methods to match the topic and setting of the discourse, and according to the Auslan proficiency of other participants
discourse markers
methods used to manage turn-taking, politeness, feedback and clarification throughout the discourse.

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