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Stenography 1
Stenography 1
Module
National Code
State Code
22314
22314
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/11/1994
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To provide instruction, training and practice in
taking down letters, memos and simple displays (eg
agenda, advertisements, invitations, notice of
meetings with agenda or general notices) in
shorthand from recorded office style dictation at
speeds varying from 60-80 wpm containing alterations
(insertions and deletions). Instruction and
practice to be given in producing a useable
(mailable) typed copy of correspondence and
displayed material from shorthand notes.
taking down letters, memos and simple displays (eg
agenda, advertisements, invitations, notice of
meetings with agenda or general notices) in
shorthand from recorded office style dictation at
speeds varying from 60-80 wpm containing alterations
(insertions and deletions). Instruction and
practice to be given in producing a useable
(mailable) typed copy of correspondence and
displayed material from shorthand notes.
No information
Evidence Guide
Examination 100%
DURATION OF ASSESSMENT
Examination to be of one and a half hour's duration.
- Reading Time 5 minutes
- Tape Dictation 15-20 minutes
- Transcription Time 60 minutes
- Collating Time 5 minutes
85-90 minutes
Duration of dictation on tape including instructions
and pauses, 15-20 minutes. In between each question
there should be a pause of at least fifteen seconds.
DICTATION TAPE
The tape is to commence with a practice piece
dictated at 70 wpm for one minute and repeated at 80
wpm. This practice piece should relate to the content or theme of the
tape. However this practice piece does not constitute part of the assessment
and does not need to be transcribed.
CONTENT OF TAPE
- The practice piece is to be followed by a general
introduction - as to name of firm, name and designation of the originator and
specific instructions as to the form of display required for correspondence.
Pauses of 10 to 15 seconds to be given after instructions to enable students
to make notes where appropriate. Instructions and tape identification are not
part of the timed dictation and need not be given at speeds varying up to 80
wpm but may be given at the dictator's normal speaking voice with appropriate
pauses for notetaking of specific instructions.
- The tape should contain a minimum of four questions,
including one letter and a memo and a display question with at least a fifteen
second pause between each question.
- Each question should be related to another so that the
overall content of the tape deals with a specific topic or theme.
- Although the body of each question should keep within the
maximum word count as specified in the Details of Syllabus, slight adjustments
may be made to the length of each question so long as the overall word count
for the tape does not exceed the composite maximum of all questions.
- The final useable (mailable) copy excluding addresses
should have a word content of approximately 300-400 words.
- There must be one continuous passage dictated at 80 wpm
for one minute in one of the questions.
STATIONERY
Double quantity of stationery to be issued to enable
retyping of any question/s if desired and if time
permits. File/Carbon copies and envelopes are not required in the examination.
STUDENT'S INSTRUCTION SHEET
A student's Instruction Sheet is to be prepared
containing general and specific instructions
relating to:
- Subject name and index number.
- Duration of examination.
- Quantity and type of stationery to be issued.
- The name of the firm and originator for whom the work is
to be typed.
- This information is to be given on the tape as well as on
the instruction sheet:
- any preference as to how work is to be set out;
- relevant names, addresses and any other special
requirements
- names of staff members, branches, sections or departments
who are to receive a copy of any memo.
- Selection and arrangement of appropriate stationery for
the various tasks.
- Collation of completed work in question order.
- The use of an English and/or shorthand dictionary and
correcting devices.
SUPERVISOR'S INSTRUCTION SHEET
The examination should include a Supervisor's
Instruction Sheet detailing:
- Subject name and index number.
- Instructions as to equipment required. Use of cassette
recorder controlled by the Supervisor. Candidates to use audio channels and
headsets where these are available, or individual cassette players with no
pause or rewind facilities including footpedals.
- After the instructions and the practice piece the tape
cannot be stopped or replayed.
- Instructions as to quantity of stationery to be issued to
each student.
- The use of an English and/or shorthand dictionary and
correcting devices by students.
- Special instructions for the timing of the
examination.
DURATION OF ASSESSMENT
Examination to be of one and a half hour's duration.
- Reading Time 5 minutes
- Tape Dictation 15-20 minutes
- Transcription Time 60 minutes
- Collating Time 5 minutes
85-90 minutes
Duration of dictation on tape including instructions
and pauses, 15-20 minutes. In between each question
there should be a pause of at least fifteen seconds.
DICTATION TAPE
The tape is to commence with a practice piece
dictated at 70 wpm for one minute and repeated at 80
wpm. This practice piece should relate to the content or theme of the
tape. However this practice piece does not constitute part of the assessment
and does not need to be transcribed.
CONTENT OF TAPE
- The practice piece is to be followed by a general
introduction - as to name of firm, name and designation of the originator and
specific instructions as to the form of display required for correspondence.
Pauses of 10 to 15 seconds to be given after instructions to enable students
to make notes where appropriate. Instructions and tape identification are not
part of the timed dictation and need not be given at speeds varying up to 80
wpm but may be given at the dictator's normal speaking voice with appropriate
pauses for notetaking of specific instructions.
- The tape should contain a minimum of four questions,
including one letter and a memo and a display question with at least a fifteen
second pause between each question.
- Each question should be related to another so that the
overall content of the tape deals with a specific topic or theme.
- Although the body of each question should keep within the
maximum word count as specified in the Details of Syllabus, slight adjustments
may be made to the length of each question so long as the overall word count
for the tape does not exceed the composite maximum of all questions.
- The final useable (mailable) copy excluding addresses
should have a word content of approximately 300-400 words.
- There must be one continuous passage dictated at 80 wpm
for one minute in one of the questions.
STATIONERY
Double quantity of stationery to be issued to enable
retyping of any question/s if desired and if time
permits. File/Carbon copies and envelopes are not required in the examination.
STUDENT'S INSTRUCTION SHEET
A student's Instruction Sheet is to be prepared
containing general and specific instructions
relating to:
- Subject name and index number.
- Duration of examination.
- Quantity and type of stationery to be issued.
- The name of the firm and originator for whom the work is
to be typed.
- This information is to be given on the tape as well as on
the instruction sheet:
- any preference as to how work is to be set out;
- relevant names, addresses and any other special
requirements
- names of staff members, branches, sections or departments
who are to receive a copy of any memo.
- Selection and arrangement of appropriate stationery for
the various tasks.
- Collation of completed work in question order.
- The use of an English and/or shorthand dictionary and
correcting devices.
SUPERVISOR'S INSTRUCTION SHEET
The examination should include a Supervisor's
Instruction Sheet detailing:
- Subject name and index number.
- Instructions as to equipment required. Use of cassette
recorder controlled by the Supervisor. Candidates to use audio channels and
headsets where these are available, or individual cassette players with no
pause or rewind facilities including footpedals.
- After the instructions and the practice piece the tape
cannot be stopped or replayed.
- Instructions as to quantity of stationery to be issued to
each student.
- The use of an English and/or shorthand dictionary and
correcting devices by students.
- Special instructions for the timing of the
examination.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5175 | Office and Secretarial Studies | Accredited course |