Typists & Related Keyboard Occupations
Description
Job holders in this unit group type letters, memos, reports and other documents from draft, handwritten or dictated matter, using appropriate software packages.
Tasks
- Types letters, memos, reports, presentations and other documents using the appropriate software
- Inserts logos and other special features and formats as specified
- Proof reads, edits and corrects errors to produce clean copy to specified layout
- Adjusts settings of printer as necessary and monitors quality of printed document.
Entry Requirements
Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades. Entrants are normally expected to have obtained minimum typing speeds and hold vocational certificates. Units in keyboarding skills and producing documents are included in NVQs/SVQs in Administration at Levels 1 to 4.