Braille Transcriber, Hand

Aliases: Braille Transcriber

Industry/Sector(s): Education, Training and Research

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Braille Transcriber, Hand is expected to perform include:

Transcribing reading matter into braille for people with visual impairment using hand stylus
Reading copy and manipulating hand stylus to emboss special paper with various combinations of dots that characterize braille alphabet using braille code form

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in transcribing the reading matter into braille
Knowledge of problems faced by children with visual impairment while reading
Ability to prepare special paper with braille codes
In-depth knowledge of the braille codes

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Ability to follow instructions

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_notices.aspx?id=1077

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Braille Transcriber, Hand → Senior Braille Transcriber

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience - Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 15 to 18 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Government and private schools/institutes
Braille transcribing firms

KEYWORDS

Braille Transcriber
Braille Hand Transcriber

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	4414.0100	Braille Transcriber, Hand
ISCO 2008	4414	Scribes and Related Clerks
NIC 2008	85500	Educational support services
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 4
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-4.pdf
4	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Transcriber-InteleANTS-Chennai-15-to-18-years-200816500941?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14901882179137&xp=40&qp=transcriber&srcPage=s
5	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Medical_Transcriptionist/Salary

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