Course Title: Maintain and enhance professional practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: LANG5832C

Course Title: Maintain and enhance professional practice

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6153 - Advanced Diploma of Translating

Course Contact: Bing Lee Teh

Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 0326

Course Contact Email: binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bing Lee Teh ( binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au)

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills required to manage personal professional performance and to take responsibility for own professional development. It requires knowledge of the translation and interpreting industry and relevant professional development opportunities. The unit applies to established translators and interpreters seeking to enhance their career and professional development. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

  • Ethics Cluster (3 units)          

    • LANG5826C Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
    • LANG5827C Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments
    • LANG5832C Maintain and enhance professional practice


 
  


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS069 Maintain and enhance professional practice

Element:

1. Model high standards of performance

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Promote practitioner’s role with clients, colleagues and the
public.
1.2 Determine individual responsibilities and accountabilities to
reflect the requirements of contracts and work plans.
1.3 Model professional techniques and strategies for effective
performance.

Element:

2. Determine personal development needs

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess personal skills and knowledge against industry
competencies and other relevant benchmarks to determine
development needs and priorities.
2.2 Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal
learning needs and areas for professional development.
2.3 Research future career options and career development pathways.
2.4 Seek advice on undertaking career development options.

Element:

3. Participate in professional development activities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and pursue formal and informal development activities to
support continuous learning.
3.2 Maintain currency of professional practice through participation
in professional association and networking events and activities.
3.3 Maintain industry relationships through relevant networks,
organisations and individuals.

Element:

4. Evaluate and improve professional practice

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Research developments and trends impacting on professional
practice and integrate these into work performance.
4.2 Identify and implement improvement strategies using feedback
from colleagues and clients, and results of research.
4.3 Monitor own performance and apply innovative and responsive
approaches for improving professional practice.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities may include class instructions,  practical demonstrations, class discussions and practice and group/individual work.


Teaching Schedule

Class

Units

Elements

Contents

Other events

Class 1

 

LANG5827C

LANG5832C

LANG5826C

 

PSPTIS069

PSPTIS101

PSPTIS100

 

 

·         Introduction to Course and assessments

·         Overview of T & I assignments

·          T & I for agencies

Distribution of AT1 and reading for AT2 on Blackboard

Class 2

 

LANG5827C

 

 PSPTIS101

 

1.      Collect and assess assignment information

2.      Assess ability to complete assignment

3.      Respond to assignment proposal

·         Process for considering an offer of work

·         Factors affecting negotiating

·         Strategies for maintaining/enhancing Professionalism

 

Class 3

 

LANG5832C

 

PSPTIS069

1.      Model high standards of performance

2.       Determine personal development needs

3.      Participate in professional development activities

4.      Evaluate and improve professional practice

·         NAATI revalidation

·          Presentation (Tentative)

 

 

Class 4

 

LANG5827C

LANG5832C

LANG5826C

 

PSPTIS069

PSPTIS101

PSPTIS100

 

 

AT2:  In-class short answers/quiz based on readings

Students undertaking all four units:

AT2: In-class test/quiz based on readings (20 questions)

 

Students undertaking Lang5826C only:

AT2: In-class test/quiz based on readings (15 questions)

Class 5

 

LANG5826C

 

PSPTIS100

1.      Research ethical and professional issues

2.      Develop professional practices and knowledge

3.      Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgement to practice

·         What is ethics?

·         What is professional ethics and how is it different from morality?

·         Presentation (Tentative)

 

 

Class 6

 

LANG5826C

 

 

PSPTIS100

1.      Research ethical and professional issues

2.      Develop professional practices and knowledge

3.      Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgement to practice

·         Discussions and scenarios

·         Presentation (Tentative)

 

Submission of AT1

Class 7

 

LANG5826C

 

 

PSPTIS100

 

1.      Research ethical and professional issues

2.      Develop professional practices and knowledge

3.      Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgement to practice

·         The Professional Blueprint

·         A quick look at the Code of Ethics

 

 

Class 8

 

LANG5826C

 

PSPTIS100

 

1.      Research ethical and professional issues

2.      Develop professional practices and knowledge

3.      Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgement to practice

·         Discussions and scenarios

·         Presentation

·         Program Essential Information

·         Examinations Protocol And Requirements

 

Class 9

 

LANG5827C

LANG5826C

LANG5832C

 

PSPTIS069

PSPTIS101

PSPTIS100

 

 

AT3: In class short answers/quiz

Students undertaking all four units:

AT3: In-class test/quiz (all units – all content covered from start of semester)

 

Students undertaking only Lang5826C: AT3: In-class test/quiz (Lang5826C, NAATI Accreditation & Revalidation and Program requirements)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Learning material will be provided in class.


References


Other Resources

The unit is supported online using Blackboard. The Blackboard gives access to important announcements, staff contacts details, the teaching schedule, assessment timelines and a variety of important teaching and learning materials. Access to Blackboard can be found at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.


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.

The assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Role plays
- Observation checklists
- Teacher directed group activities
- Individual/group research activities within the T&I industry and/or relevant domains to the professional practice such as courts, hospitals, trade expos etc.
evidence demostrating application of codes and standards
- Practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessments

Students must complete all 3 assessment tasks (AT) and achieve a ‘Competent’ for every AT.

NOTE: If you are seeking exemptions for LANG5827C & LANG5832C, you must successfully complete a hurdle task distributed by instructor in lieu of Assessment Task 1 in order to be deemed competent and be excused from attending the sessions scheduled for these 2 units.

Assessment

Due

Type

Competent Criteria

AT1

 

Class 6

Written Assignment  - Research and Report

(Topic and Questions – TBA and distributed by class 1)

 

By completion

Marking criteria will be provided in instruction sheet uploaded on Blackboard.

The originality verification software, Turnitin may be used for this assessment.

Submission of this assessment must be accompanied by a completed cover sheet for Submission of work for Assessment downloadable via http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

AT2

 

Class 4

In-class test/quiz based on readings uploaded on Blackboard

Students undertaking all four units:

This assessment consists of 20 questions.

You will be assessed Competent or Not-Yet-Competent for this assessment. You must achieve a minimum of 80% to be graded competent for the assessment.

Duration: 1.0 hours

 

Students undertaking only Lang5826C:

This assessment consists of 10 questions.

You will be assessed Competent or Not-Yet-Competent for this assessment. You must achieve a minimum of 80% to be graded competent for the assessment.

Duration: 1.0 hours

AT3

 

Class 9

In-class test based on all content covered from start of semester

Students undertaking all four units:

This assessment consists of 30 questions.

You will be assessed Competent or Not-Yet-Competent for this assessment. You must achieve a minimum of 80% to be graded competent for the assessment.

Duration: 1.5 hours

 

Students undertaking only Lang5826C:

This assessment consists of 20 questions.

You will be assessed Competent or Not-Yet-Competent for this assessment. You must achieve a minimum of 80% to be graded competent for the assessment.

Duration: 1.5 hours

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Further instructions will be provided in class.
  • Details of marking criteria for each assessment will be included in respective Assignment Instruction Sheet


GRADING INFORMATION

This course uses a competency-based assessment and will be graded as follows:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did Not Submit)

All competency-based assessment tasks for this course must be completed at the required level (see the elements and key performance criteria for each unit) in order to achieve a CA (Competency Achieved) award.If a student has not completed ALL the assessment tasks or they have completed but some or all are not at the required level, they will be assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent).

If a student does not submit assessment tasks at all, a DNS result will be entered.

Important: Students must complete each and every assessment and be assessed competent in each and every assessment in order to pass the relevant unit(s) and the whole cluster.


Assessment Matrix

Matrix

LANG5826C (PSPTIS100)

ELEMENTS

ASSESSMENT TASK 1

ASSESSMENT TASK 2

ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Research ethical and professional issues

X

X

X

Develop professional practices and knowledge

X

X

X

Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgement to practice

X

X

X

 

LANG5832C (PSPTIS069)

ELEMENTS

ASSESSMENT TASK 1

ASSESSMENT TASK 2

ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Model high standards of performance

X

-

X

Determine personal development needs

X

-

X

Participate in professional development activities

X

-

X

Evaluate and improve professional practice

X

-

X

 

LANG5827C (PSPTIS101)

ELEMENTS

ASSESSMENT TASK 1

ASSESSMENT TASK 2

ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Collect and assess assignment information

-

X

X

Assess ability to complete assignment

-

X

X

Respond to assignment proposal

-

X

X

 

Other Information

Other Relevant Information

Learning Resources
RMIT Library
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

Assessment Tasks : Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. An application for extension of time must be lodged with your tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application.
Extensions beyond seven calendar days cannot be granted by course coordinators, tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of time greater than seven calendar days you must lodge an application for Special Consideration.


Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration 
 

 No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the due date without special consideration.


Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/info-trek/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;

  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Discipline Statute and Regulations - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=11jgnnjgg70y (unresolved)

Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22 (unresolved)
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf 

 

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