BS00117B – Shorthand 80 wpm
Module code
BS00117B
Module title
Shorthand 80 wpm
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to write shorthand at 80 words per minute (wpm) and transcribe to produce required information
Programmes
- BM0901
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 90
- Self directed hours
- 10
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations
A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec. - Content
- Write shorthand at 80 words per minute (wpm) and transcribe to produce required information.
Range - two three-minute passages of unseen material dictated at 80 wpm, which may be undertaken on separate occasions. Material may include but is not limited to - general information, business information, news, current affairs.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Shorthand notes are consistent with the material dictated and the shorthand system being used.
1.2 Transcription of shorthand notes is consistent with the material dictated, and achieves at least 97 accuracy.
Range - transcription time is based upon 10 minutes for each minute of dictation (30 minutes transcription time for each three-minute passage).
1.3 Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format of transcriptions are consistent with the information provided and output required. - Learning Outcomes
- People credited with this unit standard are able to write shorthand at 80 words per minute (wpm) and transcribe to produce required information.
