Humanities and Social Sciences
Australian Centre for Independent Journalism

Teeline Shorthand & Speed Development

This course teaches Teeline shorthand, which is a system of fast writing. Participants will learn to omit unnecessary letters and streamline longhand letters. Advanced principles for speedwriting are covered from week 11. On the final evening speeds of 40+ non-standard or 60+ standard words per minute under the Australian Standard 2907 may be attempted.

Journalists, editors, personal assistants, students or anyone needing to learn how to write fast will benefit from attending.

Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a theory and speed building certificate and depending on results a non-standard or standard AS2907 speed certificate.

Next Teeline Shorthand beginners course:

12 August to 18 November - 6pm to 9pm over 15 consecutive Tuesday evenings

Course fee: $755 (full fee) or $480 (concession) - includes textbook Teeline Fast.

Please download the course PDF for full details. 

Advanced Shorthand Speed Development

By attending this course, current shorthand speeds can increase by 30 words per minute or more.  Extensive practice will be offered on various materials such as business, company-related, journalism based, political and general interest. Advanced groupings, speed outlines and advanced theory principles will also be covered.

Participants will have the opportunity to attempt speed tests with 98% accuracy from 60 standard per minute upwards under the AS2907 during the course.

At least 30 shorthand words per minute needed to attend this course.

Course fee: $495 (full fee) or $330 (concession) - previous shorthand students receive a 10% discount.

Journalists, editors, personal assistants, students or anyone needing to increase their shorthand speeds will benefit. 

Next Advanced Shorthand course:

17 September to 19 November - 6pm to 9pm over 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings.

Please download the course PDF for full details. 

The lecturer for both courses, Terree Gower has taught shorthand to journalists and others for many years; as well as teaching keyboard, various computing packages and business administration subjects.  Terree has been tutoring at the ACIJ for five years and is qualified to instruct and administer shorthand tests to the Australian Standard AS2907.

To enrol please  download our registration form  and post, fax or email to: 

Places are limited to 25 participants.

For further information or to register your interest please contact Tameera Kemp:

Phone: (02) 9514 2488
Fax: (02) 9281 2976
Email: Tameera Kemp
Postal Address:
PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
ACIJ
Location: Room 503, Level 5, Building 3, University of Technology, 755 Harris Street, Ultimo
 
Testimonials

"Excellent. A lot to learn but spaced out well.  Couldn't have been taught better" Rating 5/5
Penny Walters, Personal Assistant

"I really liked Teree's teaching style.  She was very positive and encouraging." Rating 5/5
Nicole Eastaway, Journalism Student

"Terree was excellent; extremely helpful and very encouraging. I found that I learnt very quickly and relatively easily" Rating 5/5
Stephen Dziedzic, Journalism Student