Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: LANG5854C

Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5364 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

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

Nominal Hours: 30

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 ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in general settings. The unit requires knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It requires 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 and interpreters in a range of general settings. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

Ethics Cluster:

  • LANG5854C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice    
  • LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret                
  • BUSM6508C Conduct career planning


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS001 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 Maintain 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 Develop and promote strategies for dealing with possible dilemmas.

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.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Ethics cluster with LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret, and BUSM6508C Conduct Career Planning. The course elements will be delivered in a clustered format. Learning activities for this unit includes: lectures, practical demonstrations, and class discussions on professional ethics and case studies.


Teaching Schedule

This teaching plan may be subject to change.

Week

Unit

Content

Assessments

Week 1

 

Introduction

LANG5855C

Introduction to course and Assessments

Role

Overview of T and I assignments

 

Week 2

 

LANG5855C

T & I for agencies

Preparations for interpreting assignments

 

Week 3

LANG5855C

Preparations for interpreting assignments

 

Week 4

LANG5855C

Workshop – LANG5855C AT1 Part 1

 

Week 5

LANG5855C

Preparations for translating assignments

 

Week 6

LANG5855C

Workshop – LANG5855C AT1 Part 2

Guest Speaker: tentative

 

Week 7

LANG5854C

What is Ethical practice?

What is AUSIT Code of Ethics and conduct?

Workshop LANG5854C-AT1 (Part B)

LANG5855C AT1 due week 7

Week 8

LANG5854C

What is AUSIT Code of Ethics and conduct?

Application of ethical standards to scenarios and case studies

Guest Speaker: tentative

 

Week 9

LANG5854C

Application of ethical standards to scenarios and case studies

 

Week 10

 

LANG5854C

Application of ethical standards to scenarios and case studies

 

Week 11

LANG5854C

Workshop LANG5854C-AT1 (part A and B)

 

Week 12

 

LANG5854C

Workshop LANG5854C-AT2

Guest Speaker: tentative

LANG5854C-AT1 due week 12

Week 13

 

BUSM6508C

NAATI

Certification systems and formats

 

Week 14

 

BUSM6508C

investigate career options

Career Planning for interpreters and translators

Guest Speaker: tentative

LANG5854C-AT2 week 14

Week 15

BUSM6508C

Recertification – requirements and Professional Development

 

Week 16

BUSM6508C

Workshop - BUSM6508C AT1 (Part A and Part B)

BUSM6508C AT1 due week 16

Week 17

BUSM6508C

Feedback and re-submission

 

 

Assessment Schedule

Assessments

Due

Type

Marking Criteria

LANG5855C AT1

Week 7

Part 1: prepare for an interpreting assignment

Part 2: prepare for a translating assignment

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.

 

LANG5854C-AT1

Week 10

Part 1: Scenario Analysis

Part 2: Activity Report

LANG5854C-AT2

Week 13

Online test

BUSM6508C AT1

Week 16

Part A: Career Plan

Part B: knowledge test

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The unit is supported online using Canvas. The 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.

Assessment tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:

-teacher directed group activities
-practical exercises
-group discussions
-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

 

LANG5855C Assessment Task 1 - Plan and Prepare for an Assignment

 Part 1 -  Preparing for an INTERPRETING assignment

In this assessment, you will be required to demonstrate how to plan and prepare for an interpreting assignment as a professional interpreter. This is done by answering the questions in the template provided.

Part 2 -  Preparing for a TRANSLATING assignment

In this assessment, you will be required to demonstrate how to plan and prepare for a translating assignment as a professional translator. This is done by answering the questions in the template provided.

LANG5854C Assessment Task 1 - Ethical application and analysis

Part 1 – Scenario Analysis

In this assessment, you are to analyse the scenarios provided and answer questions involving professional ethical issues.

Part 2 – Activity Report

In this assessment, you are to conduct and complete the activities listed in the template and provide responses to all the questions as instructed.

LANG5854C Assessment Task 2 - Ethics Knowledge test

This is a knowledge test which must be completed online. You are to demonstrate your knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues.

BUSM6508 Assessment Task 1 – Career Report

In this assessment, you will be required to identify career options, select your preferred option, determine gaps in your own skills and knowledge and investigate formal and informal training opportunities.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Ethical application and analysis Part 1

Assessment

Task 1: Ethical application and analysis Part 2

Assessment

Task 2: Ethics Knowledge Test

1. Develop knowledge of ethical and professional issues

1.1 Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant.

Scenario 1 – Qi-ix

 

Activity 1

Part 1

1.2 Maintain professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues.

 

Activity 3

 

1.3  Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices.

Scenario 1 – Qi-ix

Scenario 2 – Q1-2

Scenario 3 – QA- QF

 

Activity 1

Part 2, Part 3

2. Apply ethical standards to professional practices

2.1 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making.

Scenario 1 – Qi-ix

Scenario 2 – Q1-2

Scenario 3 – QA- QF

 

 

Part 2, Part 3

2.2  Apply codes and standards of ethical conduct to assignments.

Scenario 1 – Qi-ix

Scenario 2 – Q1-2

Scenario 3 – QA- QF

 

Activity 2

Part 2, Part 3

2.3 Develop and promote strategies for dealing with possible dilemmas.

Scenario 1 – Qi-ix

Scenario 2 – Q1-2

Scenario 3 – QA- QF

Q3, Q4

 

Part 3

2.4 Promote ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and others.

Q4

Activity 4

 

3.         Evaluate professional practices and knowledge related to ethical practice

3.1 Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments.

Q5

Activity 3

 

3.2 Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct.

Q5

Activity 3

 

3.3 Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice.

Q5

Activity 3

 

3.4 Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice.

Q6

Activity 4

 

 

Other Information

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 course coordinator as early as possible, and before the due date for submission.
You can apply for an extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – OR by emailing your course coordinator directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated, namely that you have been affected by unexpected or extenuating circumstances. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application. Failure to keep a back-up copy of your assessment, planned house moves, regular extra-curricular activities, other assessments and regular work commitments are not usually accepted as grounds for granting extensions.
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://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Penalties for Late Submission 
If you have not been granted an extension or special consideration, late submission will be penalised as follows:
1. Assessment tasks submitted after the due date of submission shall automatically receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each calendar day (or part thereof) late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the original 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/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

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 course coordinator 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 Plagiarism Policy https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity –– and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/conduct

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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/complaints/steps-to-take
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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