CACDP

Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People.

 

 

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.