Unified English Braille Proofreading
This course is geared towards would-be proofreaders, and might also be of benefit to
transcribers and teachers of braille. This course leads to the Letter of Proficiency in Unified
English Braille Proofreading. Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to
proofread transcriptions of English print materials in contracted Unified English Braille.
The structured curriculum can be followed at your own pace, but must be completed
within eighteen months, including the final examination. Students are assigned a Certified
Instructor who will mark their assignments and provide guidance as necessary and as
requested.
What youâll learn
There are six lessons (plus a practice test) which include specific aspects of The Rules of
Unified English Braille, Unified English Braille Guidelines for Technical Material, and Braille
Formats: Principles of Print To Braille Transcription. Students will learn to identify rule and
format errors and to record them in a page and line report. The report, based on errors
found in the transcription material, is for the transcriber or, based on the errors found in the
translated material, is for the software facilitator. The practice test is modelled on the final
examination.
Whatâs required?
This course requires:
- Registration and the payment of the course fee;
- Verification of Certification in CNIB/BLC Transcription; that was obtained at least 1 year ago.
- Practical experience of transcription (transcribing)/proofreading a wide variety of subject materials produced in UEB for at least one year immediately prior to enrolment in the UEB Proofreading Course. A summary and estimate of the number of pages of these transcription/proofreading materials must be included; and
- Practical experience of transcription (transcribing)/proofreading a wide variety of subject materials produced in UEB for at least one year immediately prior to enrolment in the UEB Proofreading Course. A summary and estimate of the number of pages of these transcription/proofreading materials must be included; and
- This course and examination must be completed within 18 months of enrolment (an extension may be granted for extenuating circumstances).
Course Materials
Students will be provided with the course material âCNIB Unified English Braille Proofreading Courseâ in hardcopy print and braille (either simulated braille or embossed braille). Those who rely on embossed braille must provide their own reliable access to the print.
The required references are available as PDF .pdf and BRF .brf files:
- The Rules of Unified English Braille and Unified English Braille Guidelines for Technical Material from the ICEB website https://iceb.org/ueb.html
- Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription from the BANA website https://brailleauthority.org/publications-area
Fee: $615; includes the course material and the examination.
A discount applies for CNIB participants â please inquire for more details.
Letter of Proficiency in Unified English Braille Proofreading
At the end of the successful completion of the Proofreading Course, the Instructor will initiate the process for the Proofreading Examination. Each of the examinationâs sections must receive a minimum mark of 90 after correction to earn the Letter of Proficiency in Unified English Braille Proofreading.
Interested? Register now!
Please email braillecertification@cnib.ca if you have any questions.