Assessment Task for Ethical Application and Analysis in Diploma of Interpreting

STUDENT - PRODUCT ASSESSMENT TASK
PRODUCT ASSESSMENT TASK
Task Number 1 of 2 Task Name Ethical application and
analysis
National unit/s code PSPTIS001 National unit/s title Apply codes and
standards to ethical
practice
National qualification
code
PSP50916 National qualification
title
Diploma of
interpreting
Section A - Assessment Information
Task Instructions
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This assessment is to ensure you can deal with different and difficult ethical interpreting situations
that you will likely to face in real life, and to ensure that you can make right decisions taking all the
aspects available to you into account.
There are two (2) parts to this assessment:
 Part 1 – Scenario Analysis
 Part 2 – Activity Report
Assessment Instructions
Part 1
Read the scenarios provided in the Part 1 template and answer the questions involving professional
ethical issues. You are required to reflect on your interpreting practice and apply your knowledge
of relevant ethical codes and standards. The template is provided below, and you are to submit
your completed work to CANVAS. (Appendix 1)
Part 2
The following activities are listed in your template for Part 2:
 Activity 1 – Research Code of Ethics
 Activity 2 – Self contemplation
 Activity 3 – Interview two (2) professional practising interpreters
 Activity 4 – Professional Development
Conduct and complete the activities listed in template for Part 2 and provide a response to all the
questions as instructed.
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Read the requirements for satisfactory completion below, and then answer the related questions in
both parts. Type your responses into the space provided below each question.
In developing responses to the questions, conduct research, consider your learnings from the
assessment task and contact practicing interpreters if required.
This assessment will be completed outside of class.
How to respond. The requirements for satisfactory completion are that:
 You submit typed (not hand-written) responses
 You respond using complete sentences, making direct reference to the question
 You answer all questions using full sentences (not dot points).
 You address all parts of each question
 You use your own words—when occasionally quoting information from another source, you
must acknowledge that source.
 Each response is at least 50 words long.
Terminology
If you are asked
to ▼
You should ▼
List In bulleted, numbered or paragraph form, provide a number of consecutive
items—if paragraph form, use commas (,) to separate items
Describe In paragraph form, give a full account of an event, idea or concept—
include all relevant circumstances and details.
Explain In paragraph form, describe—in enough detail to clarify—an idea, concept,
situation, insight or challenge.
Define In paragraph form, explain the meaning of a term or concept
Summarise In paragraph or list form, explain the key points or insights derived from a
text, event or situation.
Compare List, describe or explain the similarities and differences between two (or
more) ideas, concepts, events, situations, challenges or insights.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria listed in the marking guide in Section B of this task. To
achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Your Part 1 template can be found in Appendix 1.
Your Part 2 template can be found in Appendix 2.
Conditions for assessment
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1. This assessment is to be completed individually, outside class time.
2. You must answer all questions and is to be submitted on Canvas before the submission date
specified.
3. Your assessor will assess your submitted report. They will contact you if any information is
missing and you will have 24 hours to provide the missing documentation for assessment.
4. This is an open ‘book’ assessment. You can access websites and other resources for
information, legislation etc. to respond to the questions.
5. All submissions must meet the criteria to the standard described in the marking guide in
Section B to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment
6. You must answer all questions correctly to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment
7. You will be assessed as satisfactory or not satisfactory
8. Please make arrangements with your coordinator at least one week prior to the assessment
due date if you feel you require adjustment to the assessment of any part of this task.
9. Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special
consideration.
10. If you have an equitable assessment arrangement which provides for negotiation of
submission dates, extensions of more than seven days may be considered.
11. If you don’t meet the criteria for the task, you will be provided with one opportunity to
resubmit the report.
12. You can appeal the assessment decision according to the RMIT Assessment Processes.
Instructions on submitting your project/portfolio/report
1. You are to download the templates and name them according to the format below.
2. Answer the questions in the template
3. Submit to Canvas
TYPE FORMAT EXAMPLE
AT1 Part 1 your name followed by
student number,
Cluster, AT1 and Part 1
John Doe S1234567 Ethics Cluster AT1 PT1.docx
AT1 Part 2 your name followed by
student number,
Cluster, AT1 and Part 2
John Doe S1234567 Ethics Cluster AT1 PT2.docx
Equipment/resources students must
supply:
Equipment/resources to be provided by RMIT or the
workplace:
 Computer and Internet access  Access to Canvas to access all program
resources
 Appropriate space to complete the assessment
where required
Section B – Marking Guide
Below is a checklist for how this assessment task will be judged as satisfactory or not satisfactory.
Key Criteria that must be demonstrated
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Criteria for Assessment Satisfactory Comment
Y N
Scenario 1
The student:
1 Explained the nine (9) principles of the Code of
Ethics
Scenario 2
The student:
3 Discussed the ethical considerations that
might apply in this situation with reference to
the AUSIT’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
4 Described how this situation is managed
Scenario 3
The student:
A Listed and described the 1st
inappropriate/unethical actions of the
interpreter in the scenario.
B Discussed the relevant AUSIT Code of Ethics
Principle related to the issue and possible
solution/strategies to deal with the first issue
C Listed and described the 2nd
inappropriate/unethical actions of the
interpreter in the scenario.
D Discussed the relevant AUSIT Code of Ethics
Principle related to the issue and possible
solution/strategies to deal with this 2nd issue
E Listed and described the 3rd
inappropriate/unethical actions of the
interpreter in the scenario.
F Discussed the relevant AUSIT Code of Ethics
Principle related to the issue and possible
solution/strategies to deal with this third issue
3 Explained your assignment preparation
4 Listed and explained the three most
appropriate ideas for briefing
5
A
Described your own self-reflection method:
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5
B
Provided one example of who you would
debrief with
5
C
Explained what you need to be mindful of
when talking about your assignment with
others
6 Wrote a brief introduction which included
• Role
• Interpreting protocols
• Ethical principles
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above to keep the formatting
Part 2 – Activities Report
Criteria for assessment Satisfactory Not
Satisfactory
Comments
Activity 1 – Research Code of Ethics
Student has:
A. Provided 1 relevant/useful resources
where Code of Ethics can be examined
☐ ☐
B Identified the Code of Ethic’s principle
and provided an example of how each
can be applied to your practices.
☐ ☐
Activity 2 – Self contemplation
Student has:
1. Ethical Scenario 1:
Provided an explanation of what
should be done.
☐ ☐
2. Ethical Scenario 2:
Provided an explanation of what
should be done.
☐ ☐
Activity 3 – Interview two (2) professional practising interpreters
Student has:
A Provided a summary of the
interpreting work in general for
Professional Interpreter 1
☐ ☐
Provided a summary of the
professional development undertaken
☐ ☐
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by Professional Interpreter 1.
Provided a summary of the
interpreting work in general for
Professional Interpreter 2
☐ ☐
Provided a summary of the
professional development undertaken
by Professional Interpreter 2.
☐ ☐
B
Provided a summary of Professional
Interpreter 1’s advice and feedback
for Ethical Scenario 1
☐ ☐
Provided a summary of Professional
Interpreter 1’s advice and feedback
for Ethical Scenario 2
☐ ☐
Provided a summary of Professional
Interpreter 2’s advice and feedback
for Ethical Scenario 1
☐ ☐
Provided a summary of Professional
Interpreter 2’s advice and feedback
for Ethical Scenario 2
☐ ☐
C
Ethical Scenario 1
Provided ethical consideration
☐ ☐
Ethical Scenario 1
Provided a response to indicate what
the differences are.
☐ ☐
Ethical Scenario 2
Provided ethical consideration
☐ ☐
Ethical Scenario 2
Provided a response to indicate what
the differences are.
☐ ☐
D
Ethical Scenario 1
Provided a reflection on how an
improved response can be formulated
☐ ☐
Ethical Scenario 2
Provided a reflection on how an
improved response can be formulated
☐ ☐
Activity 4 – Professional Development
Student has:
A Provide two ideas of professional
development activity for interpreters
☐ ☐
B Provided a summary of the content ☐ ☐
C Provided comment on what you think ☐ ☐
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