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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Interpret from One Language to Another

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114635	Interpret from One Language to Another
ORIGINATOR
SGB Translation, Interpreting and Language Editing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language			Communication Studies
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	20
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-04-07	2007-04-07	SAQA 0453/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-04-07		2011-04-07

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to interpret from one language to another, in a community-based context. Learners will make information accessible in the community, which information is otherwise inaccessible, empowering people to have a clear voice in their own community and the community at large.

Credited learners are capable of:

Using linguistic and cultural codes that are relevant and familiar in a cultural context.

Conveying messages, the meaning of which is understandable to recipients

Conveying messages that reflect the intended source messages.

Providing interpreting services in the community.

Facilitating effective communication between stakeholders.

Assuring quality and adapting own performance in relation to brief.

Dealing with "noise" (any interference that distorts the message, includes sounds, moods etc.)
Learners learn to participate as responsible citizens in the life of local communities, by contributing to the resolution of conflict and by conducting themselves in an ethical and professional manner. They learn the importance of being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts, whilst improving their earning ability, by obtaining recognised professional competence.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners have the following competencies when embarking on this unit standard:

Language, NQF Level 3.

Life Skills, NQF Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Interpreting is the transfer of information from one language to another in spoken form Noise is any interference that distorts the message and includes sounds, moods etc.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Use codes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Target language is used appropriately in context.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Source message is decoded in context.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Codes used are appropriate to specific interpreting situation (tenor, cultural dynamics, etc).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Language features and structures are adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Terminology, vocabulary, idiom suit the context.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Convey messages understandable to receivers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Messages are enunciated clearly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Messages reflect the mood of the sender.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Messages are audible.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Tempo of delivery corresponds to that of sender within reason.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Receiver's comprehension of message is assessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Difficulty and formality of message is adapted according to receiver.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Convey intended message.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Source message is conveyed completely (quantity).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Source message is conveyed accurately (quality).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Information superfluous to context is excluded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Vocabulary, idiom, terminology reflect the intended message.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Deal with 'noise'.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Sources of noise are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Influences of 'noise' are counteracted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Sources of 'noise' that can be controlled are eliminated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Sources of 'noise' are assessed for impact.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Credited learners understand and can explain:

Communication practice.

The notions of source and target Language (Proficiency and Reading, Structure, Idiom, Textural features and other relevant elements).

Codes of ethics, codes of conduct and professional conduct.

The purposes of interpreting.

Data gathering strategies.

Terminology relevant to interpreting assignments.

Components of a structured plan for interpreting events.

Quality assurance strategies, methods, techniques and tools and instruments.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solve problems when adapting the difficulty and formality of a message to ensure receiver's full comprehension.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others throughout the interpretation process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management when excluding information superfluous to the context in order to ensure effective and efficient interpretation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information when assessing the impact of noise on the interpretation process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively throughout the interpreting process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand contextual world systems when assessing a receiver's processing ability to ensure effective interpretation.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48701	National Certificate: Community-Based Language Practice	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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