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Machine Shorthand Reporter

OFO Code: 413102

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
413102
Occupation
Machine Shorthand Reporter
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Unit group
4131 · Typists and Word Processing Operators

Official description
Typists and word processing operators type, edit and print using typewriter, personal computer or other word processor, and record oral or written matter in shorthand.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Hansard Reporter, Stenocaptioner, Court Reporter / Taker, Braille Transcriber

  • Transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment
  • Gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions
  • Filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents
  • Reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming
  • Typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter
  • Checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
  • Taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand

2. Demand status

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