| The
CACDP is the official registration body for Speech-to-Text Reporters.
To become registered you will need to undertake the CACDP Unitised
Examinations. The Units you will need to undertake are:
*
CDA2 - Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deaf People. (Replacement
for the Deaf Awareness Level 1 exam. The new exam combines deaf
awareness, deafblind awareness and deaf communication tactics.)
*
Level 3 Certificate for Speech-to-Text Reporters
This
consists of 4 units:
L304
Accesible English for Deaf and Deafblind People.
T307
Verbatim Reporting Skills and Strategies.
P301
Professional Issues Facilitating Communication with Deaf and
Deafblind people.
P302
Professional Practice for Language Service Professionals
Flowchart indicating route to qualification |
You
can find more information on the CACDP
website or click here to view the full CACDP
Unitisation booklet.
When
you have passed the Level 3 exams you will be able to apply to be
a Member of the Register of Speech-to-Text reporters. The Level
3 examinations are QCA Accredited and are equivalent to A Levels.
AVSTTR
are currently endeavouring to arrange training for its members. |