RMIT University

Advanced Diploma of Translating - PSP60816

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

This qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written using specific terminology for a specific audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are accurate and appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.The Advanced Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts where there may be significant equivalence problems between source and target text, the subject of the text has its own specific terminology, or there is need to undertake extensive research and translate complex language and concepts. Specific audiences may be found in commerce and marketing, government and international relations \u2013 including immigration, both regular and humanitarian \u2013 the media, and sectors generally considered to be professional, such as law, health and medicine, technology and science. Assignments may deal with material which requires significant quality assurance processes as the consequences of mistranslation can be far reaching.The English to LOTE specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is their LOTE.The LOTE to English specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is English.The LOTE-English both directions specialisation is applicable to candidates who have equal facility in both their LOTE and English.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Additional qualification adviceWhere a SITXLAN unit is chosen from Group C or D, the qualification title on the resultant testamur must include the specific LOTE of the SITXLAN unit: Advanced Diploma of Translating (LOTE of chosen SITXLAN unit to English) e.g. Advanced Diploma of Translating (Hindi to English) or (English to Hindi) or (Hindi-English both directions). Where PSPTIS067 is chosen from Group D, or the general LOTE to English specialisation is chosen, the resultant testamur must be titled: Advanced Diploma of Translating (LOTE to English) or (English to LOTE) or (LOTE-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: \u201cThis qualification was assessed in (language).\u201dWhere SITXLAN3328 is chosen from Group C, or SITXLN3428 is chosen from Group D, the resultant testamur must be titled: Advanced Diploma of Translating (Australian Indigenous languages to English) or (English to Australian Indigenous languages) or (Australian Indigenous languages-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: \u201cThis qualification was assessed in (language).\u201d

Structure

5 core plus 8 electives.

Subjects

  • Read and write information in a language other than English (French)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Indonesian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Thai)
  • Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments
  • Edit texts
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Greek)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (German)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Spanish)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Polish)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Bosnian)
  • Maintain and enhance professional practice
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Serbian)
  • Translate and certify non-narrative texts
  • Analyse text types for translation of special purpose texts (LOTE-English)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Bosnian)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Swiss German)
  • Provide mentoring support to colleagues
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Arabic)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Finnish)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Korean)
  • Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Spanish)
  • Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Greek)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Mandarin)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Japanese)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Turkish)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Korean)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Thai)
  • Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Australian Indigenous languages)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Dutch)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Hindi)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Portuguese)
  • Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Italian)
  • Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
  • Prepare translated transcripts
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Turkish)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Serbian)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Japanese)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Polish)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Australian Indigenous languages)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Croatian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Croatian)
  • Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices
  • Use translation technology
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Arabic)
  • Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Swedish)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Russian)
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Malay)
  • Translate special purpose texts from LOTE to English
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Finnish)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Swiss German)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Swedish)
  • Quality assure translations
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Mandarin)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Malay)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Indonesian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Russian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Hungarian)
  • Translate multimedia source material
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Italian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (German)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (French)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Portuguese)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Dutch)
  • Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
  • Read and write information in a language other than English (Hungarian)
  • Read and write documents in a language other than English (Hindi)

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