PSPTIS147 — Read and analyse general purpose English texts to be translated

1 Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience.

• 1.1Identify source, context, purpose and audience of text, determining specific requirements and regional or specialist aspects.
• 1.2Verify target audience and expectations to confirm purpose of translation.
• 1.3Identify social and cultural issues and plan solutions relevant to translation task.
• 1.4Establish method and means of communication.

2 Analyse language of source text.

• 2.1Assess source text structure and identify text type.
• 2.2Identify register and style as applicable to source text.
• 2.3Identify unknown terms or expressions and use resources to clarify their meaning.
• 2.4Recognise idiomatic and metaphorical expressions and foreign loan words applicable to source text.
• 2.5Analyse language and writing conventions applicable to source text, determining use of terminology and language.
• 2.6Identify devices and sequencing that achieve document objectives in the source text.
• 2.7Review devices and sequencing in context of structure and content and confirm logic and correctness.
• 2.8Identify culturally specific meaning.

3 Analyse syntax and cohesion of source text.

• 3.1Analyse function of punctuation and determine semantic and syntactic structure.
• 3.2Apply subject and context knowledge to analysis, sourcing further assistance where required.
• 3.3Paraphrase text to check plausibility of comprehension and restructure as necessary to clarify meaning.

4 Consider target text requirements.

• 4.1Determine appropriate text type, format and structure in target language.
• 4.2Consider translation options according to target text type, media requirements and genre.
• 4.3Identify appropriate language, considering suitability for audience, purpose, format and communication style.
• 4.4Ensure content addresses cultural and social differences and conventions.

5 Resolve difficulties.

• 5.1Identify issues with source text and discuss with appropriate persons.
• 5.2Suggest solutions and reformulate text as agreed for effective translation.
• 5.3Use techniques and resources to address and resolve difficulties identified.

What does an assessment tool for PSPTIS147 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPTIS147 needs to address all 34 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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