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Produce complex texts from shorthand notes

Produce complex texts from shorthand notes

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBADM401
State Code
AUK37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take accurate shorthand notes at a minimum speed of 80 words per minute from a variety of sources, including dictation and multiple speakers, and to produce complex texts from shorthand notes.It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments and who may be required to provide administrative support within an enterprise and be responsible for the production of their own notes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take dictation using shorthand
  • 1.1 Identify organisational and task requirements for the style, presentation and storage of documents prior to commencing the task
  • 1.2 Clarify purpose and requirements of required text with the author/speaker
  • 1.3 Record shorthand notes from a dictation source at a minimum speed of 80words per minute, including using sophisticated abbreviations
  • 1.4 Clarify meaning and spelling of names and technical terms to ensure accuracy of notes
  • 1.5 Selfcheck shorthand notes for accuracy
2 Produce complex texts
  • 2.1 Transcribe shorthand notes and produce complex texts to the required degree of accuracy
  • 2.2 Ensure texts contain inserted information, objects and formatting as directed by the dictated source, that reflect the intended meaning
  • 2.3 Produce text within designated timelines
3 Edit and revise texts
  • 3.1 Selfcheck final text for accuracy
  • 3.2 Revise, format, print, name and distribute or store text in accordance with organisational and task requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0546 BSBADM401B Produce complex texts from shorthand notes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF12 BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AVS9 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration Qualification