Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for audio transcription
- Transcribe audio tape or file
- Use accurate keyboarding skills to transcribe and accurately reflect oral proceedings at 70-80 wpm with 98% accuracy
- Review transcript to ensure it presents an accurate and true record of proceedings
- Predict the meaning of unclear speech from the context or clarify with the speaker/author
- Clarify meaning and spelling of names or technical terms to ensure accuracy of the text
- Produce text within designated timelines
- Edit and revise transcript
- Selfcheck transcription for accuracy
- Ensure audio transcription reflects speaker’s/author’s intended meaning
- Edit transcript to ensure grammar, punctuation and syntax are appropriate for intended purpose and audience
- Circulate draft for checking in accordance with organisational and task requirements
- Revise, format, name, store and print transcript in accordance with organisational and task requirements