Course
Part III
Part Three: Speed and Skill BuildingPart Three will in fact be conducted in concert with Part Two, as speed-building can be undertaken whilst studying the advanced theory/medical text.
Part Three will be by taped dictation for speed/skill building, plus speed tests, but examinations for high speeds will be by live dictation by arrangement with the IPS (Incorporated Phonographic Society, at the Bishopsgate Institute, London) whose examination fees are currently approximately £9.00 per examination. Liaisons can be arranged directly or through the Principal, Mary Sorene, who is its current Chairman.
Speed advancement (always maintaining accuracy of stroking) is also a very individual achievement. Therefore, the time necessary to complete Part Three, will vary from student to student.
By the time students/participants enter Part Three of training they should have their own steno machine. During Parts One and Two, a training machine will be on loan to students/participants.
Completion of the Course
As soon as students/participants pass a 160-wpm speed test they may be eligible to enter for the British Institute of Verbatim Reporter's Associate membership examination. (See also their website www.bivr.org.uk) Students should however be aiming for speeds of 200 + wpm with 100% accuracy of stroking as the computer cannot read a badly-stroked note. Once you pass this examination you will be a Provisionally Accredited Court Reporter (CAT) and could undertake in-court training. Employment
