Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits5PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion of Court Reporting 1153 and 1163 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course promotes the development of speed and accuracy in taking dictation on a stenotype machine. It reviews basic theory and develops sufficient skills to write 4-Voice material on a stenotype machine at 180 words per minute (wpm) for a minimum of ten-minutes with 97.5% accuracy. Includes English usage, punctuation, spelling/word usage, and proper transcription and document formatting. This course meets the requirements of the California Court Reporting Board. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. This course is offered at the WESTEC facility. Please see additional information here: http://westec.org/ (formerly CTRP 1144)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 8:10am–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:40am–12:30pm