Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: LANG5881C
Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5423 - Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan)
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99253771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour when interpreting or translating in general settings and contexts. It includes knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It includes the ability to consider a range of ethical issues and to reflect on and continuously develop professional practice.
This unit applies to those working as translators or interpreters in a range of general settings and contexts.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Ethics Cluster:
- LANG5869C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
- LANG5870C Prepare to translate and interpret
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS102 Apply codes and standards to ethical practice |
Element: |
1.Develop knowledge of ethical and professional issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant. 1.2. Utilise professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues. 1.3. Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices. 1.1. Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant. 1.2. Utilise professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues. 1.3. Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices. |
Element: |
2.Apply ethical standards to professional practices. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making. 2.2. Apply codes and standards of ethical conduct to assignments. 2.3. Identify and use strategies for dealing with dilemmas and resolving problems. 2.4. Promote ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and others. |
Element: |
3.Evaluate professional practices and knowledge related to ethical practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments. 3.2. Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct. 3.3. Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice. 3.4. Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice. 3.1. Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments. 3.2. Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct. 3.3. Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice. 3.4. Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour when interpreting or translating in general settings and contexts. It includes knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It includes the ability to consider a range of ethical issues and to reflect on and continuously develop professional practice.
Teaching Schedule
Please visit Canvas - Syllabus for weekly teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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Other Resources
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
-evidence demonstrating application of codes and standards
-practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1 - Mentoring role-plays
This is a role-play assessment where you will engage in a discussion with an industry professional. You will discuss your work and recent experiences with clients. During the conversation, you will have the opportunity to seek advice and clarify your understanding of the codes and standards related to ethical practice.
Assessment task 2 - Prepare to interpret 1 - agency
This is a simulated assessment to evaluate your ability to assess your own suitability to undertake an interpreting assignment/job. You are required to demonstrate the ability to
· collecting information regarding an interpreting assignment/job (nature and conditions of assignment),
· determining your availability, competency and preparedness based on the information collected,
· advising your clients and booking agencies of your decision,
· developing your work and preparation plan,
· evaluating your plan and preparation for the assignment, and
· analysis of ethical scenarios and application of codes and standards for professional practice.
Assessment task 3 - Prepare to interpret 2 - agency
This is a simulated assessment to evaluate your ability to assess your own suitability to undertake an interpreting assignment/job. You are required to demonstrate the ability to
· collecting information regarding an interpreting assignment/job (nature and conditions of assignment),
· determining your availability, competency and preparedness based on the information collected,
· advising your clients and booking agencies of your decision,
· developing your work and preparation plan,
· evaluating your plan and preparation for the assignment, and
· analysis of ethical scenarios and application of codes and standards for professional practice.
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or program coordinator.
Other Information
Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions
Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals)
Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week priorto the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment)
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