Membership of the BIVR is undertaken via a practical examination in a real work situation. You should first gain at least a 180 wpm speed certificate issued by an independent body; have shadowed a qualified reporter and then undertake your membership test in the field in which you will work, either verbatim reporting at disciplinary hearings etc., or as a Verbatim Speech-to-Text Reporter.
An independent speed certificate is required for those who undertake training in-house. The Incorporated Phonographic Society (IPS) www.the-ips.org.uk offer independent shorthand speed examinations.
If you hold a qualification from another recognised body, such as the now defunct APSW (Association of Professional Shorthand Writers) or the NCRA (National Court Reporters Association), an American body, you may, at the discretion of the BIVR Council, be eligible for full BIVR membership.
Please contact sec.bivr@gmail.com to discuss Membership requirements prior to applying.
- Part I Practical examination in a work environment, having submitted evidence of a minimum shorthand speed of 180 wpm; and
- Part II Multiple-choice theory examination.
- Part I Practical examination; and
- Part II Multiple-choice theory examination.
- Part I Practical examination; and
- Part II Multiple-choice theory examination.
Membership is awarded after successfully completing:
- Part I Practical examination; and
- Part II Multiple-choice theory examination.
Marking Criteria
Gradings:
5 – Very High Achievement (VHA)
4 – High Achievement (HA)
3 – Sound Achievement (SA)
2 – Low Achievement (LA)
1 – Very Low Achievement (VLA)
Register for Membership
To register for BIVR Membership please contact sec.bivr@gmail.com