Course Title: Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: LANG5826C

Course Title: Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.  

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus  

  

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

 

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6154 - Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3771

Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teaching staff:

Spoken languages:

Bing Lee Teh

binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au

0399250326

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 apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour by translators and interpreters in complex settings and interactions. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and the development and maintenance of professional judgement. It requires the ability to consider a wide range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

Ethics Cluster (2 units)          

  • LANG5826C Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
  • LANG5827C Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments

 
  


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS100 Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Element:

2. Develop professional practices and knowledge

Performance Criteria:

2.1  Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.

2.2  Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.

2.3  Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.

Element:

3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1  Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans.

3.2  Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.

3.3  Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.

3.4  Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.

3.5  Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.

3.6  Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.

Element:

1. Research ethical and professional issues

Performance Criteria:

1.1  Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.

1.2  Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.

1.3  Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.

1.4  Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

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


Teaching Schedule

Please visit Canvas - Syllabus for weekly teaching schedule. This cluster will be delivered F2F on campus.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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

RMIT's Learning Lab (https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/welcome) is a site developed for students 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 demonstrating application of codes and standards
- Practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessments

Type

Marking Criteria

AT1 - Negotiate

LANG5827C – Negotiate Assignments AT1

These assessments are to be completed outside of class time.

You will be assessed against the criteria listed in the marking guide in Section B of the task guide. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

AT1 – Industry Codes

LANG5826C – Industry Codes AT1

 

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/or the whole cluster.


Assessment Matrix

 

 

 

 
           

Element 

        

Performance criteria 

        

Task 1 
       

1. Research ethical and professional issues 

    

1.1  Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.  

    

Q1, Q3, Q4, Q5 
   

1.2  Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.  

    

Q3d, Q4 
   

1.3  Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.  

    

Q3c, 4b 
   

1.4  Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.  

    

Q3b 
       

2. Develop professional practices and knowledge  

    

2.1  Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.  

    

Q2, Q6-Q11 
   

2.2  Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.  

    

Q4, Q9-10 
   

2.3  Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.  

    

Q3a, c-e,  
       

3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice  

    

3.1  Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans. 

    

Q11 
   

3.2  Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.  

    

Q2, Q9-10 
   

3.3  Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.  

    

Q3a, Q6-Q10 
   

3.4  Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.  

    

Q4, Q9-10 
   

3.5  Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.  

    

Q4, Q9-10 
   

3.6  Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.  

    

Q11 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 
           

Performance Evidence   

       

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. 

       

If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions. 

    

Task 1 
       

  • applying critical professional judgement to achieve constructive ethical and strategic work outcomes  

    

Q2, Q6-10  
       

  • applying ethical codes and standards to practice, including in situations where there are:  

    

Q6-10 
       

  • potential conflicts of interest  

    

Q6, Q10 
       

  • conflict between client requirements and industry standards  

    

Q2, Q7, Q8 
       

  • tensions between personal and client or colleague values  

    

Q6, Q9 
       

  • differences in expectations caused by cultural influences  

    

Q8, Q10 
       

  • dilemmas caused by tensions between personal and professional standards of practice and values  

    

Q6, Q8 
       

  • reflecting on practice and justifying judgements and decisions  

    

Q6-10, Q11 

 

 
           

Knowledge  Evidence   

       

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria.  

       

If not otherwise specified, the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate. 

    

Task 1  
       

  • industry standards of professional behaviour and presentation relating to practice  

    

Q1, Q2, Q6- 10 
       

  • policy, cultural, technological and economic trends impacting on translating and interpreting 

    

Q4 
       

  • networks relevant to own professional practice  

    

Q5 
       

  • professional techniques, strategies and responsibilities of translators and interpreters  

    

Q2, Q6- 10 
       

  • types and sources of professional resources  

    

Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5 
       

  • ethical issues and their implications for professional judgement and decision making  

    

Q6- 10 
       

  • relevant professional codes of ethics and conduct  

    

Q1, Q6-10 

 

 
           

Assessment conditions 

        

Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions 
       

Assessment of this unit of competency must include use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and examples of interactions with colleagues and clients that illustrate issues of professional judgements and ethical decision making.  

    

The task is designed to allow students to demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge using case studies, scenarios and examples of interactions with colleagues and clients with multiple examples of engaging with issues of professional judgement and making ethical decisions. 
       

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the Companion Volumes.  

    

The task is designed to allow students to demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge using case studies / scenarios and participating in discussion with others. 
       

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.  

    

RMIT Assessors satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. 

 

Other 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: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/

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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/appeals-forms

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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity 
 The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/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 Assessment and assessment flexibility policy –  https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations - https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/statutes-and-regulations/student-conduct-regulations

 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://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22 
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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