Competency framework of professional Thai-Japanese interpreter: not just language proficiency.

Abstract

This research summarized 8 requirements for professional Thai-Japanese interpreter; 1.Knowledge 2.Skill 3. Expertized knowledge of production system 4.Expertized knowledge of quality system 5.Expertized knowledge of accounting 6.General knowledge of Thailand 7. General knowledge of Japan and 8.Personality. The researcher also developed an easy form of assessment framework for using as evaluation tool by employer or as self-evaluation for interpreter who wants a quick checkup of own weakness and strength for further improvement in order to achieve professional level.