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BSBADM401
Produce complex texts from shorthand notes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify organisational and task requirements for the style, presentation and storage of documents prior to commencing the task 
Clarify purpose and requirements of required text with the author/speaker 
Record shorthand notes from a dictation source at a minimum speed of 80words per minute, including using sophisticated abbreviations 
Clarify meaning and spelling of names and technical terms to ensure accuracy of notes 
Selfcheck shorthand notes for accuracy 
Transcribe shorthand notes and produce complex texts to the required degree of accuracy 
Ensure texts contain inserted information, objects and formatting as directed by the dictated source, that reflect the intended meaning 
Produce text within designated timelines 
Selfcheck final text for accuracy 
Revise, format, print, name and distribute or store text in accordance with organisational and task requirements 

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