Past accreditation papers

• Two-minute sound samples of part A speed test for the 1998 accreditation exam are available for your reference.
• Part B of the 1998 accreditation exam is available for your reference.

Accreditation exam details

The SRAA will hold accreditation examinations in the following cities, subject to receiving applications from candidates: Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide

The exam consists of the following two parts:

Part A Shorthand speed tests:

ACSR (Associate Certified Shorthand Reporter):

• 5 mins parliamentary material @ 120 wpm
• 5 mins court material @ 140 wpm
• 5 mins Q & A material @ 160 wpm

CSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter):

• 5 mins parliamentary material @ 160 wpm
• 5 mins court material @ 180 wpm
• 5 mins Q & A material @ 200 wpm

CSR(A) (Certified Shorthand Reporter (Advanced)):

• 5 mins parliamentary material @ 200 wpm
• 5 mins court material @ 220 wpm
• 5 mins Q & A material @ 240 wpm

Part B Written tests:

10 parliamentary knowledge questions
10 legal knowledge questions
40 general knowledge questions
40 English grammar and spelling questions

The tests will be conducted in accordance with AS/NZS 4272:1995 (Shorthand Reporters' Tests).

Part B is common to all levels of accreditation. Candidates who have previously passed Part B at one level of accreditation and this year wish to sit for a higher level of accreditation should seek an exemption from sitting for Part B and should pay the reduced entry fee.

Fees (Updated 8 April 2002):

• $100 for parts A and B
• $50 for part A or B

Applications should be made on the application forms that have been made available to all public sector reporting agencies and a number of private sector agencies.

For further information, contact the appropriate representative in your state (telephone; fax):

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