Required skills

keyboarding skills to enter text and numerical data

literacy skills to read proofread and edit documents

numeracy skills to collate and present data graphs and annotated references

Required knowledge

key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government that may affect aspects of business operations such as

privacy laws

copyright

OHS

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

producing word processed documents

typing with accuracy assessed under test conditions in line with the current version of AS Keyboarding speed tests

typing with 98% accuracy assessed under test conditions in line with the current version of AS2708:2001 Keyboarding speed tests

knowledge of relevant legislation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to office equipment and resources

access to samples of word processed documents and organisational style guides

that it is in accordance with the current version of AS Keyboarding speed tests which specifies the test material the equipment the environment and how to conduct and score the test

that a speed statement be issued to individuals assessed as competent against the unit

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

review of outcomes of keyboarding speed tests

review of documents for accuracy

demonstration of techniques

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

word processing units

other units that include requirements to enter text or numerical data

Ergonomic requirements may include:

Work organisation may include:

Touch typing technique may vary according to:

Speed and accuracy must be: