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Transcript Typist
( Court and Hansard Reporter, Court Reporter, Machine Shorthand Reporter, Reporter (Court and Hansard), Shorthand Reporter, Shorthand Typist )

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	Processing court information from the court proceedings

Transcript typists record the spoken word in parliament, courts of law and television broadcasts using a stenotype shorthand machine, computer or sound equipment.

Duties and Tasks

Transcript typists may perform the following tasks:

operate and monitor sound equipment which records all spoken words
list the speakers in the court proceedings and log major events
record proceedings using a Qwerty (computer) keyboard or a stenotype machine
use computer-aided transcription (CAT) which translates the shorthand recorded by the stenotype machine onto a computer screen
transcribe audio recordings onto computer
research terminology used
edit the transcript for syntax and grammar
read back portions of notes or replay a recording on request.

Specialisations

Captioner
Court Recorder
Hansard Reporter
Real-time Reporter (Computer Assisted Real-Time)
Stenocaptioner

Quick Facts

Learning Area	English History
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including mainly indoor work Including reading or writing Including sitting for long periods
Work Field	Law, Security and Defence
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical Organising or Clerical
Skill Level	Skilled Non-trade Jobs

Work Conditions

Handwritten shorthand has been replaced by the stenotype machine or sound recording. All spoken words are recorded and checked either on paper or computer.

Sound recording involves three stages: first, monitors record the proceedings using a sound recording (audio) system; then audio typists transcribe the audio file/tape onto computers; and finally transcript checkers edit the hard copy. Audio typists need a minimum typing speed of 75 words per minute.

Court recorders and Hansard (parliament) reporters work in teams and take turns in reporting. Court recorders usually work during court hours. Hansard reporters work long, irregular hours. Reporters can advance to senior positions that involve editorial and administrative responsibilities.

Stenocaptioners and captioners work shifts to cover television programming, usually at the originating television station's premises. Real-Time (CART) reporters work in different locations, for example, a courtroom, university campus, boardroom or conference.

Machine shorthand reporters need a speed of at least 200 words per minute.

All kinds of reporting and some captioning work is conducted under considerable time constraints.

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