| 1 | Understand the task of preparing text from shorthand | 1.1 | Describe different types of documents that may be produced from shorthand and the formats to be followed |
| 1.2 | Describe different forms in which shorthand texts may be presented |
| 2 | Understand the purpose and value of following procedures when preparing text from shorthand | 2.1 | Explain the value and benefits of agreeing the purpose, format and deadline for texts prepared from shorthand |
| 2.2 | Describe ways of checking finished documents for accuracy – including spelling, grammar and punctuation – and correctness, and the purpose of doing so |
| 2.3 | Explain the purpose of storing text and original shorthand notes safely and securely, and ways of doing so |
| 2.4 | Explain the purpose of confidentiality and data protection when preparing text from shorthand notes |
| 2.5 | Explain the purpose and benefits of meeting deadlines |
| 3 | Be able to prepare for tasks, and use shorthand to take dictation | 3.1 | Agree the purpose, format, and deadlines for texts |
| 3.2 | Take dictation using shorthand at a minimum of 80 words per minute |
| 4 | Be able to produce texts from shorthand | 4.1 | Get clarification of points as required |
| 4.2 | Input and format texts to an agreed format from shorthand notes |
| 4.3 | Make efficient use of technology, as required |
| 4.4 | Read and check texts for accuracy |
| 4.5 | Edit and correct texts, as required |
| 4.6 | Store texts and original shorthand notes safely and securely following organisational procedures |
| 4.7 | Present texts to the required format, within the agreed deadlines |