PSPLAN015 — Research the role of an Auslan interpreter

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• source and document information on a range of available jobs for Auslan interpreters to include job descriptions, employment or contract conditions, required qualifications and quality assurance certification
• research information on industry codes of ethics and provide a broad summary of requirements in a written, verbal or Auslan signed report
• complete a written, verbal or Auslan signed report to include: - definitions of key terminology for Auslan interpreting - how and why groups of interpreters work together in the Auslan context - environmental considerations for Auslan interpreting - three different contexts in which Auslan interpreters work and different requirements for each.

Knowledge evidence

• a broad overview of the relationship between interpreters and the Deaf community
• the meaning of the following terminology: translating and interpreting and the differences between the two, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting and the differences between the two, tandem and group interpreting, source language, target language, dominant language
• different contexts in which Auslan interpreters provide services and an overview of different interpreting requirements which apply
• environmental factors that can assist or detract from quality Auslan interpretation and how to adapt to these: room size, layout and seating configuration, light, noise, distractions from other people present
• employment or contract opportunities and conditions which apply: key employers and types of positions, including agencies and booking offices, contract opportunities - full time, part time, freelance, typical salaries and allowances, qualifications and quality assurance certification required, team interpreting roles
• principles and practices of professional conduct for interpreters, to include: confidentiality, impartiality, unobtrusiveness, appropriate attire, appropriate introduction with both clients, pre assignment interview, professional relationships
• the existence of the Australian Sign Language Interpreters’ Association (ASLIA) Code of Ethics and a broad overview of ethical requirements that apply to sign language interpreters
• qualifications available to Auslan interpreters at a vocational and higher educational level
• a broad overview of the role the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and key points about services it provides to maintain high standards for interpreters
• professional development opportunities for interpreters and how these assist in skill and career development: membership of professional associations, mentoring and work experience, attending conferences.
• work health and safety risks specific to the Auslan interpreter role and methods used to manage these.

Foundation skills

• Reading skills: interpret unfamiliar information of varying complexity.
• Writing skills: produce notes, summarise and record information in basic documents such as information sheets, portfolios and files.
• Communication skills: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify information from others.
• Technology skills: use a computer, keyboard and the Internet to search for information.

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