Introduction
Stenography comprises skills in Shorthand, Transcription and
Typewriting. It is indispensible in business, profession, vocation
and administration-wherever it is desirable to have a quick and
verbatim record of the spoken words.
This skill is being included in the curriculum as many students
have the aptitude towards this particular area. Besides, its
knowledge provides early employment opportunities. It is expected
that the learners, after getting training in this field, will not
face difficulty in getting suitable jobs.
Objectives
This course aims at enabling learners to:
Develop skills in quick written communication
Improve essential traits and behaviour patterns e.g.
concentration, judgement, initiative
Cultivate vocational skills for gainful employment in
stenotyping
Prepare for gainful employment
Job Oppurtunities
- Self employment: Taking up secretarial related work on contract
from various offices, Opening small institute to impart
training
- Wage employment: Stenographers, Office Assistants, Clerk
Entry Qualification
Education : X Class pass
Course Duration
One Year
Scheme of Evaluation
Internal Assessment : NA
External Examination
Total Marks - 100
Theory - 30%
Practical - 70%
Passing Criteria
Separate Pass 33% marks in Theory and Practical
Course Content