This succinct introduction to audio transcription enables students to attain basic audio transcription competency in approximately 12 hours. The main theory points are covered with plenty of practice material included for the student to gain competency. A C60 cassette containing graded practice exercises is available for departments. The cassette contains all instructions, allowing students to work through the programme at their own pace, making it suitable for full-time, part-time students and students in open learning workshops and in the workplace.