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BSBITU201
Produce simple word processed documents

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly operate word processing applications in production of workplace documents.

It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace, using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of word processing and software in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce documents

1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are met

1.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required

1.3 Identify organisational and task requirements for document layout and design

2. Produce documents

2.1 Format document using appropriate software functions to adjust page layout to meet information requirements, in accordance with organisational style and presentation requirements

2.2 Use system features to identify and manipulate screen display options and controls

2.3 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document presentation and production

3. Finalise documents

3.1 Ensure final document is previewed, checked, adjusted and printed in accordance with organisational and task requirements

3.2 Ensure document is prepared within designated timelines and organisational requirements

3.3 Name and store document in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage

Evidence of the ability to:

produce documents following correct ergonomic, conservation requirements and organisational policies and procedures

adhere to organisational style manual when formatting documents

refer to help function and user documentation to rectify document problems

use system features

follow designated timelines when preparing documents.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify basic formatting styles and their effect on formatting, readability and appearance of documents

describe purpose, use and function of word processing software

outline organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques

describe what is contained in an organisational style guide.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the information and communications technology – IT use field of work and include access to:

industry software packages

computer user information

relevant legislation and codes of practice

organisational policies and procedures

relevant workplace documentation and resources including a style guide and user manuals.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce documents

1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are met

1.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required

1.3 Identify organisational and task requirements for document layout and design

2. Produce documents

2.1 Format document using appropriate software functions to adjust page layout to meet information requirements, in accordance with organisational style and presentation requirements

2.2 Use system features to identify and manipulate screen display options and controls

2.3 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document presentation and production

3. Finalise documents

3.1 Ensure final document is previewed, checked, adjusted and printed in accordance with organisational and task requirements

3.2 Ensure document is prepared within designated timelines and organisational requirements

3.3 Name and store document in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage

Evidence of the ability to:

produce documents following correct ergonomic, conservation requirements and organisational policies and procedures

adhere to organisational style manual when formatting documents

refer to help function and user documentation to rectify document problems

use system features

follow designated timelines when preparing documents.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify basic formatting styles and their effect on formatting, readability and appearance of documents

describe purpose, use and function of word processing software

outline organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques

describe what is contained in an organisational style guide.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the information and communications technology – IT use field of work and include access to:

industry software packages

computer user information

relevant legislation and codes of practice

organisational policies and procedures

relevant workplace documentation and resources including a style guide and user manuals.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are met 
Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required 
Identify organisational and task requirements for document layout and design 
Format document using appropriate software functions to adjust page layout to meet information requirements, in accordance with organisational style and presentation requirements 
Use system features to identify and manipulate screen display options and controls 
Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document presentation and production 
Ensure final document is previewed, checked, adjusted and printed in accordance with organisational and task requirements 
Ensure document is prepared within designated timelines and organisational requirements 
Name and store document in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage 

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