Certified Interpreter Assessment Rubrics

the highest level of performance and Band 5 represents the lowest. Your performance will be assigned a band for each assessment criterion according to your performance.

TRANSFER COMPETENCY LANGUAGE COMPETENCY

A: Meaning transfer skill C: Rhetorical skill

transfer (Target language - LOTE or English)

Pass Requirements At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2.

Consistently demonstrates competence in Consistently demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques

message accurately, with no Consistently uses language competently and
accomplished use
Band 1 Skilfully applies accepted techniques
Demonstrates ability to skilfully resolve all meaning transfer register.
problems.

Mostly demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques

message, with few instances of minor Mostly demonstrates competence in the Mostly uses language competently and
Band 2
applies accepted techniques relevant to the
Mostly demonstrates ability to resolve meaning transfer register which do not impact on understanding.
problems appropriately.

Demonstrates some ability to use language

message, with several minor and/or any major
Band 3
Demonstrates some ability to resolve meaning transfer
problems appropriately.
Demonstrates some competence in the
demonstrates some ability to use accepted
techniques relevant to the mode and
Demonstrates some use of rhetorical techniques
style and/or register. and/or
The target language contains systemic errors.
Demonstrates some ability to project voice adequately. May
and/or
good tone and/or volume.
impact
on understanding.

Demonstrates limited ability to sight translate the Demonstrates limited ability to use rhetorical techniques
Demonstrates limited ability to use language
Demonstrates limited competence in the
minor and/or major
Band 4
limited ability to use accepted techniques
syntax, style and/or register which impede
Demonstrates limited ability to resolve meaning transfer understanding.
problems appropriately. inappropriate tone and/or volume.

No No demonstrated ability to use rhetorical techniques

content and intent of the message accurately. No demonstrated competence in the use of No demonstrated ability to use language
Band 5 major to use accepted techniques relevant to the
No demonstrated ability to resolve register which prevent understanding.
meaning transfer problems appropriately. inappropriate tone and/or volume.

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 Consecutive Interpreting (Monologue) Task

At least 2 NAATI examiners will independently assess your performance in each Consecuti e Interpreting (Monologue) task using this assessment rubric. The rubric describes levels of performance for each assessment criterion using a fi e band rating
scale. Band 1 represents the highest level of performance and Band 5 represents the lowest. Your performance will be assigned a band for each assessment criterion according to your performance.

TRANSFER COMPETENCY LANGUAGE COMPETENCY

D: Language proficiency enabling meaning

A: Meaning transfer skill B: Application of interpreting modes C: Rhetorical skill
transfer (Target language - LOTE or English)

Pass Requirements At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2.

Consistently demonstrates competence

Interprets the propositional ontent and intent of the message Consistently demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques
in the use of the consecuti e (monologue) Consistently uses language competently and
accurately, with no unjustified omissions, insertions a appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
mode. idiomati ally, demonstrated by accomplished use
Band 1 distortions. interpreting bri f.
Skilfully applies accepted techniques of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and
Demonstrates ability to skilfully resolve all meaning transfer Excellent voice projection. Demon trates clear register.
relevant to the interpreting mode and
problems. pronunciation, flu t delivery, good tone and volume.
settin

Interprets the propositional ontent and intent of the
message, with few instances of minor unjustified omissions
insertions and or distortions.
Band 2
Mostly demonstrates ability to resolve meaning transfer
problems appropriately.
Mostly demonstrates competence in the
use of the consecuti e (monologue) mode,
and applies accepted techniques relevant
to the mode and settin
Mostly demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
interpreting bri f.
Good voice projection. Mo tly demonstrates clear
pronunciation, flu t delivery, good tone and volume.
Mostly uses language competently and
idiomati ally. Few minor errors in the use of
pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and/or
register which do not impact on understanding.

Demonstrates some ability to use spoken

language competently and idiomati ally. Several
Demonstrates some use of rhetorical techniques
Interprets the propositional content and intent of the message, Demonstrates some competence in the use errors in the use of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar,
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
with several minor and/or any major unjustified omissions of the consecuti e (monologue) mode, and syntax, style and/or register. and/or
interpreting bri f.
Band 3 insertions and or distortions. demonstrates some ability to use accepted The target language contains systemic errors.
techniques relevant to the mode and Demonstrates some ability to project voice adequately. May
Demonstrates some ability to resolve meaning transfer
settin demonstrate clear pronunciation, flu t delivery and/or and/or
problems appropriately.
good tone and/or volume.
The target utterance contains errors which impact
on understanding.

Demonstrates limited ability to interpret the propositional
content and intent of the message accurately, with frequent
instances of unjustifie minor and/or major omissions,
Band 4 insertions and or distortions
Demonstrates limited ability to resolve meaning transfer
problems appropriately.
Demonstrates limited competence in
the use of the consecuti e (monologue)
mode, and limited ability to use accepted
techniques relevant to the mode and
settin
Demonstrates limited ability to use rhetorical techniques
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
interpreting bri f.
Limitations m y be evidenced by inadequate voice
projection, unclear p onunciation, hesi ant delivery and/or
inappropriate tone and/or volume.
Demonstrates limited ability to use language
competently and idiomati ally. Frequent errors
in the use of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar,
syntax, style and/or register which impede
understanding.

No demonstrated ability to interpret the propositional ontent
and intent of the message accurately.
Band 5 Excessive instances of unjustifie major omissions, insertions
and/or distortions. No demonstrated ability to resolve
meaning transfer problems appropriately.
No demonstrated ability to use rhetorical techniques
No demonstrated competence in the use of No demonstrated ability to use language
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
the consecuti e (monologue) mode, and no competently and idiomati ally. Errors in the use of
interpreting bri f, evidenced by inadequate voice
ability to use accepted techniques relevant pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and/or
projection, unclear p onunciation, hesi ant delivery and/or
to the mode and settin register which prevent understanding.
inappropriate tone and/or volume.

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 Simultaneous Interpreting (Monologue) Task

At least 2 NAATI examiners will independently assess your performance in each Simultaneous Interpreting (Monologue) task using this assessment rubric. The rubric describes levels of performance for each assessment criterion using a fi e band rating
scale. Band 1 represents the highest level of performance and Band 5 represents the lowest. Your performance will be assigned a band for each assessment criterion according to your performance.

TRANSFER COMPETENCY LANGUAGE COMPETENCY

D: Language proficiency enabling meaning

A: Meaning transfer skill B: Application of interpreting modes C: Rhetorical skill
transfer (Target language - LOTE or English)

Pass Requirements At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2. At least Band 2.

Consistently demonstrates competence in

Interprets the propositional ontent and intent of the message Consistently demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques
the use of the simultaneous (chuchotage) Consistently uses language competently and
accurately, with no unjustified omissions, insertions a appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
mode. idiomati ally, demonstrated by accomplished use
Band 1 distortions. interpreting bri f.
Skilfully applies accepted techniques of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and
Demonstrates ability to skilfully resolve all meaning transfer Excellent voice projection. Demon trates clear register.
relevant to the interpreting mode and
problems. pronunciation, flu t delivery, good tone and volume.
settin

Interprets the propositional ontent and intent of the
message, with few instances of minor unjustified omissions
insertions and or distortions.
Band 2
Mostly demonstrates ability to resolve meaning transfer
problems appropriately.
Mostly demonstrates competence in the
use of the simultaneous (chuchotage)
mode, and applies accepted techniques
relevant to the mode and settin
Mostly demonstrates use of rhetorical techniques
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
interpreting bri f.
Good voice projection. Mo tly demonstrates clear
pronunciation, flu t delivery, good tone and volume.
Mostly uses language competently and
idiomati ally. Few minor errors in the use of
pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and/or
register which do not impact on understanding.

Demonstrates some ability to use spoken

language competently and idiomati ally. Several
Demonstrates some use of rhetorical techniques
Interprets the propositional content and intent of the message, Demonstrates some competence in the use errors in the use of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar,
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
with several minor and/or any major unjustified omissions of the simultaneous (chuchotage) mode, syntax, style and/or register. and/or
interpreting bri f.
Band 3 insertions and or distortions. and demonstrates some ability to use The target language contains systemic errors.
accepted techniques relevant to the mode Demonstrates some ability to project voice adequately. May
Demonstrates some ability to resolve meaning transfer
and settin demonstrate clear pronunciation, flu t delivery and/or and/or
problems appropriately.
good tone and/or volume.
The target utterance contains errors which impact
on understanding

Demonstrates limited ability to interpret the propositional
content and intent of the message accurately, with frequent
instances of unjustifie minor and/or major omissions,
Band 4 insertions and or distortions
Demonstrates limited ability to resolve meaning transfer
problems appropriately.
Demonstrates limited competence in the
use of the simultaneous (chuchotage)
mode, and limited ability to use accepted
techniques relevant to the mode and
settin
Demonstrates limited ability to use rhetorical techniques
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
interpreting bri f.
Limitations m y be evidenced by inadequate voice
projection, unclear p onunciation, hesi ant delivery and/or
inappropriate tone and/or volume.
Demonstrates limited ability to use language
competently and idiomati ally. Frequent errors
in the use of pragmatics, l xicon, grammar,
syntax, style and/or register which impede
understanding.

No demonstrated ability to interpret the propositional ontent
and intent of the message accurately.
Band 5 Excessive instances of unjustifie major omissions, insertions
and/or distortions. No demonstrated ability to resolve
meaning transfer problems appropriately.
No demonstrated ability to use rhetorical techniques
No demonstrated competence in the use No demonstrated ability to use language
appropriate to the specifi ations p ovided in the
of the simultaneous (chuchotage) mode, competently and idiomati ally. Errors in the use of
interpreting bri f, evidenced by inadequate voice
and no ability to use accepted techniques pragmatics, l xicon, grammar, syntax, style and/or
projection, unclear p onunciation, hesi ant delivery and/or
relevant to the mode and settin register which prevent understanding.
inappropriate tone and/or volume.

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