Transcript Typist (SA)

Education and Training:

To work as a transcript typist using a stenotype machine you usually have to complete a course in machine shorthand. The National College of Court Reporting offers a machine shorthand course by distance education. Entry usually requires Year 12 with English and good keyboard skills. Contact the College for more information. Once you are employed you will receive further training in specific procedures.

You can work as a transcript typist using a QWERTY keyboard without formal qualifications, but employers generally prefer Year 12. You will also need a very fast typing speed and good command of English.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Court and Hansard reporters and transcript typists often work for the state, territory and federal governments. Job opportunities depend on the number of courts in operation and the length of time that the courts and parliament are in session.

Some transcript typists work for private contracting firms or are self-employed. As well as general audio typing and stenographic work, they may find jobs reporting the proceedings at tribunals, conventions, conferences and in medical services. A small number of machine shorthand reporters work as television captioners (subtitlers).