Description
The act of translating spoken utterances into written text format.
Alternative labels
tape transcribing
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Tape transcription is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Tape transcription is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Interpreter: Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They retain considerable amounts of information, often with the aid of note-taking, and communicate it immediately after whilst keeping the nuances and stress of the message in the recipient language.
Interpretation agency manager: Interpretation agency managers oversee operations in the delivery of interpretation services. They coordinate the efforts of a team of interpreters who understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They ensure the quality of the service and the administration of the interpretation agency.
References
- Tape transcription – ESCO
