Routes to Qualification
CACDP/Signature
The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) was the awarding body for the Level 3 Certificate for Notetakers. In April 2008, CACDP extended its current registration system to include CACDP qualified Electronic and Manual Notetakers.
To become qualified as a Notetaker through CACDP, you will need to undertake the following unitised qualifications:
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Accessible English for Deaf and Deablind People |
L304 |
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Notetaking Skills and Strategies for Working with Deaf People |
T302 |
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Professional Issues in Facilitating Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People |
P301 |
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Professional Practice for Language Service Professionals |
P302 |
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Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deaf People (replaces the old Level 1 Deaf Awareness Certificate) |
CD |
For more information on the Level 3 Certificate for LSPs Working with Deaf and Deafblind People:
Once you have passed the Level 3 exams, you can apply to CACDP to become a 'Member of the Register of Notetakers (Manual) or (Electronic).
Holders of the pre- 2007 Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf People or The Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People can apply to become 'Registered Manual/Electronic Notetakers'
However, Notetakers will be required to update their qualifications to the Signature level 3 award by March 2011 in order to remain on the Register (NRCPD).
OCNLR
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