PSPTIS001 RMIT LANG5854: Ethical Application and Analysis Report

This assignment focuses on ethical application and analysis within the field of interpreting. It includes two main parts: scenario analysis and an activity report. The scenario analysis requires examining ethical issues in provided scenarios, applying knowledge of ethical codes and standards, and reflecting on interpreting practice. The activity report involves researching codes of ethics, self-contemplation on ethical scenarios, interviewing professional interpreters to gather insights, and outlining professional development activities. The goal is to ensure the ability to navigate complex ethical situations in interpreting and make informed decisions.

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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Add or delete rows as needed
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
To add more criteria sections (e.g. 4, 5 etc) copy and paste a section including rows and paste them
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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of the webinars and why.
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Section C – Feedback to Student
Has the student successfully completed the task? Yes No
Feedback to student:
Assessor Name Date
Appendix 1
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Report Template
Assessment Task 1 Part 1: Scenario Analysis
1. Please read each scenario and provide responses to the questions related to each scenario.
2. Please name your file as follows and submit to CANVAS:
Type Format Example
AT1 your name followed by student number, Unit cod
e and AT1 Part1
John Doe S1234567 PSPTIS001 AT1 PT1.docx
Student Name:
Student ID:
Date:
Language Group:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________
Instructions
Read the requirements for satisfactory completion below, and then answer the following questions
related to the scenarios. Type your responses into the space provided below each question.
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.
Report Template –
Please provide your responses in the boxes below each activity
Satisfactory
PART 1 Comment
Activity 1 - Scenario
1A. You have been engaged to interpret at a secondary school. At the end of the
interpreting session, the teacher whom you have been interpreting for asks you to
explain your Code of Ethics.
Briefly explain the nine (9) principles of the AUSIT Code of Ethics.
Y N
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Answer:
Confidentiality: Interpreters and translators need to maintain Confidentiality. This means
it is
Competence: Interpreters and translators only need to undertake the work which they
are competent to each other.
Impartiality: in all the professional contract there must a presence of Impartiality
between Interpreters and translators.
Accuracy: Use best professional judgement so that they accuracy will remain maintained.
Clarity of roles and boundaries: clear boundaries need to be maintain by the parties i.e.
Interpreters and translators.
Maintain professional relationship: Interpreters and translators need to maintain quality
in the work.
Professional development: Interpreters and translators need to work towards
continuous learning and development.
Professional solidarity: Interpreters and translators need to respect and support their
fellow professionals.
Professional conduct: Interpreters and translators must act all the time in professional
conde of conduct.
Activity 2 – Scenario
This is a Centrelink interview between a pensioner and a Centrelink officer assisted by an
interpreter. The pensioner says “I have a friend who is also a pensioner. He receives a
telephone allowance and a pharmaceutical allowance. I haven’t received these
allowances for many years.” The Centrelink officer says “Everyone has different
circumstances. You probably were not entitled to receive anything other than rent
assistance.”
The interpreter thinks that this is not accurate information and before interpreting what
the Centrelink officer said, he/she quickly says to the pensioner “You are entitled to
receive these allowances. If you lodge a complaint, they can start paying you and
backdate for 12 months.”
2A. Discuss which ethical considerations might apply in this situation? Please refer to
the AUSIT’s Code of Ethics and Conduct when discussing. Y N
Answer:
The principle of confidentiality need to be applied in the situation under which the
confidential information need not be disclosed.
2B. If you were the interpreter in the scenario, how would you manage this
situation? Y N
Answer:
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I would manage the situation with the use of effective communication skill so that the
breach of norm of confidentiality would never be break in the situation.
Activity 3 - Scenario
An interpreter is assisting a consultation between a GP and an elderly female LOTE
speaking patient. The LOTE speaking patient has been seeing the same GP a few times
before for her chronic back pain due to an old injury. The GP talks about possible
treatment methods including physiotherapy and a surgery. The interpreter (female)
used to be a nurse in the LOTE country before migrating to Australia many years ago. She
is not a registered nurse in Australia. While the GP is looking at the patient’s file on the
computer screen, the interpreter speaks to the LOTE patient,
‘I’ve been here for a long time and I hear that most people don't find physiotherapy
helpful for back pain. It doesn’t heal back pain quickly. Surgery seems to be the best and
quickest method. I have seen many cases like yours. I am a nurse as well, so you can
trust me. If you want to go for the surgery option, I can introduce you to a good surgeon.
He is actually my cousin and works at XYZ Hospital. I can give you his contact details after
this assignment finishes. Tell him that you spoke with me as it always works.’
After the GP consultation is finished, the interpreter gives her cousin’s contact details to
the LOTE patient. Later in the day, the interpreter called her cousin to explain about the
LOTE patient and her condition and told the cousin to expect a call from the patient.
3A. Describe the 1st inappropriate/unethical action here: Y N
Answer:
The unethical action is related with the performing of task and work without acting in
accordance with professional code of conduct and misleading the servicer taker.
3B. Discuss relevant code of ethics principle(s) to the identified unethical action
above and suggest solution/strategies to solve the issue. Y N
Answer:
In order to deal with the relevant issue there is a need to imply the professional
conduct. The solution to resolve the issue is related with the adoption and compliance
of ethical code of conduct and thus perform the action as per ethical code of conduct of
professional code of conduct.
3C. Describe the 2nd inappropriate/unethical action here: Y N
Answer:
Sharing of contact details and to patient and influence to make the call is another
unethical action which was conducted in the concerned case.
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3D. Discuss relevant code of ethics principle(s) to the identified unethical action
above and suggest solution/strategies to solve the issue. Y N
Answer:
Maintenance of professional relationship and act as per the code of conduct is another
ethical principle which can be implied in the situation.
In order to resolve the issue there is a need for interpreter to ensure quality of work
with respect to the profession so that quality can be raised and care will be ensured.
Activity 4 – Question
4A. If you are offered the job in scenario 3 by an agency, how would you prepare for
this assignment? Briefly explain your assignment preparation. Y N
Answer:
In order to prepare for the assignment, I will have ensured that professional code of
practice and conduct will be maintained in the scenario and the situation. This means I
would make ensure that work and operation of the nurse will be performed in the
professional code of conduct.
Activity 5 – Question
5A. If you could have a briefing with your client before starting interpreting, what
could you possibly discuss with them? List and explain three most appropriate
ideas for briefing.
Y N
Answer:
Before briefing I would make ensure about the audience and the professional code of
conduct that the information must be disclosed as per the ethical norm.
Another thing that need to be ensured that is to revision of brief before the delivery.
All the ethical practice need to be ensured that I would act as per professional conduct
and compliance must also be ensured.
Activity 6 – Question
After an interpreting assignment, interpreters should reflect on their performance.
Answer the following questions:
6A. Describe your own self-reflection method: Y N
Answer:
I would reflect with the starting of sharing my experience and describing of experience
which include what I had learned along with the skills. In addition of this I will also
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