translator/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — translator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3091.00 (Interpreters and Translators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2643; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
• [Core] Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• [Core] Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• [Supplemental] Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
• [Core] Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
• [Supplemental] Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
• [Core] Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
• [Core] Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
• [Supplemental] Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
• [Core] Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
• [Supplemental] Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.
• [Core] Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
• [Supplemental] Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.
• [Supplemental] Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.
• [Supplemental] Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.
• [Supplemental] Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.
• [Supplemental] Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

Detailed work activities

• Compile technical information or documentation.
• Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
• Confer with clients to determine needs.
• Edit written materials.
• Maintain security.
• Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
• Provide educational information to the public.
• Train others on work processes.
• Translate information for others.
• Verify accuracy of data.