PSPTIS133 — Interpret through communication media

1 Prepare environment and participants.

• 1.1Confirm the process and purpose of the assignment and ensure communication medium is suitable for the requirements.
• 1.2Prepare resources appropriate to communication medium and make necessary adjustments to work environment.
• 1.3Set up communication tools and equipment and test for correct functioning.
• 1.4Troubleshoot issues with functionality.
• 1.5Seek information about the people and context and identify and address issues that may affect the process or outcome.

2 Adapt delivery to equipment.

• 2.1Confirm process of interpreting by remote link.
• 2.2Adjust volume and position of equipment for audibility or visibility and adjust delivery accordingly.
• 2.3Identify and use terms of address appropriate to the medium.
• 2.4Identify physical challenges posed by the communication medium and make recommendations to address them.
• 2.5Act assertively to address technological problems.

3 Manage discourse.

• 3.1Use overt strategies to manage communication flow in a culturally appropriate manner.
• 3.2For spoken language pairs, take notes to support retention and recall and seek clarification or repetition when necessary.
• 3.3Use a range of strategies to adjust and adapt to rapidly changing emotions, circumstances and technical challenges.
• 3.4Use overt strategies to manage communication breakdown.
• 3.5Monitor workplace health and safety issues arising from using communication equipment and take preventive action.

4 Evaluate delivery.

• 4.1Evaluate suitability of technology chosen and own adaptation of delivery to the technology.
• 4.2Determine potential impact of the technology on the interpreting assignment and identify need for debriefing or counselling.
• 4.3Discuss issues and solutions and explore process improvement strategies.

What does an assessment tool for PSPTIS133 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPTIS133 needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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