Prerna Bakshi Australia Local time: 15:32 Hindi to English + ...
Nov 7, 2010
Hi Everyone,
I am based in Canberra and work as an interpreter for TIS. I have been interpreting for quite some time now and just realized that I have to apply for revalidation soon. I am not sure if anyone has looked into a NAATI revalidation criteria posted on NAATI website. I am struggling to gain points on the second section of "Ethics of the profession", interpreters are required to have minimum of 30 points, now the problem is that there have not been many workshops in Canberra that I could have attended to, the fact that I have a family and also studying at the same time does not make it easier. Therefore, the only logical option that I can get advantage of is this...:
"Self-directed learning activities such as writing or reading articles on ethics, engaging in ethics debates, or other PD activities with a high ethical emphasis. Evidence through confirmation by a peer 10 points). Evidence in the form of a written report of about 700 words: 20 points."
Now, my problem is how do I go about getting someone who can confirm my contribution towards writing on ethics or debates about ethics, etc. as I would be more than happy to do so. At first I thought, it would have been good if there was a forum directed at "ethics of the Interpreting profession" that way atleast I could have contributed something but unfortunately, I don't think there is any on Proz. Also, it would have been good as I believe ethics do make for an important topic to be included on proz as it can help people know about the profession as well as help those who would be taking the test soon, not to mention encourage interpreters like us to share insights on Proz so we can learn from each others' experiences. It's just a suggestion:)
As for my problem, I am quite confused as to how to go about it. I don't want to give away something that I have worked so hard for and something that I love doing so much... for mere 30 points. So, I thought I'd share here and perhaps some one can give me some ideas as to how to go about it.
Any comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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According to NAATI, any accreditation or recognition due to expire on or before 30 June 2011 will have the expiry date deferred for a further 12 months.
I am not sure if this is applicable to your situation.
Don't think the system will ever take off as this is such a lousy idea.
[Edited at 2010-11-07 12:26 GMT]
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Patricia Will Australia Local time: 13:32 Member (2004) German to English
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Nov 28, 2010
That's right, the revalidation scheme has been postponed. The ethics component, and the points needed for it, can be problematic. I understand that NAATI offers an online course, which, though tedious, would at least give you some points.
You should have attended the recent AUSIT conference in WA - lots of sessions on ethics there! I appreciate it's difficult as there may not be a lot of workshops available. Maybe you can find something else online via some of the other professional assocations like the ITI or ATA.
Trish Will
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