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Produce complex texts from audio transcription

Produce complex texts from audio transcription

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBADM411A
State Code
D0551
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2008
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
16/10/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transcribe court, parliamentary, police telephone scripts, or medical proceedings and to produce complex and accurate transcriptions within specified time frames.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for audio transcription
  • 1.1. Prior to commencing the task, identify organisational requirements in the transcription of proceedings in relation to style, presentation and storage of texts
  • 1.2. Clarify with client the purpose and requirements of transcript and the audio media to be used
2. Transcribe audio tape or file
  • 2.1. Use accurate keyboarding skills to transcribe and accurately reflect oral proceedings at 70-80 wpm with 98% accuracy
  • 2.2. Review transcript to ensure it presents an accurate and true record of proceedings
  • 2.3. Predict the meaning of unclear speech from the context or clarify with the speaker/author
  • 2.4. Clarify meaning and spelling of names or technical terms to ensure accuracy of the text
  • 2.5. Produce text within designated time lines
3. Edit and revise transcript
  • 3.1. Self-check transcription for accuracy
  • 3.2. Ensure audio transcription reflects speaker/author intended meaning
  • 3.3. Edit transcript to ensure grammar, punctuation and syntax are appropriate for intended purpose and audience
  • 3.4. Circulate draft for checking in accordance with organisational and task requirements
  • 3.5. Revise, format, name, store and print transcript in accordance with organisational and task requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Transcription of proceedings may include:
court proceedings
medical and health care industry
parliament
police call centres
Audio media may include:
audio-tape
digital audio files
micro-cassette tape
Designated time lines may include:
delayed delivery timeframes
next day
same day
Self-checking of transcription may include:
clarifying names, addresses and specific spelling from information provided on court log notes including case names and internet research
editing punctuation to comply with accurate interpretation of proceedings
ensuring compliance with requirements unique to different legal and statutory jurisdictions
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
transcribing speed and accuracy
producing text that meets identified purpose and requirements
knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and codes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources, such as:
workplace reference materials such as style guides
tape recorder including audio-tapes
transcribers or dictaphones for analogue tapes and computer hardware for operating digital audio software
computer equipment including word processing software.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documentation identifying organisational requirements
analysis of clarification of meaning and spelling of names or technical terms
review of circulation of draft for checking
demonstration of techniques in a workplace or simulated environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBLEG305A Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
information and communications technology units
other general administration units.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH78 BSBADM411 Produce complex texts from audio transcription Unit of competency