4131 — Records clerks and assistants
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What this occupation covers
Records clerks and assistants maintain and update electronic and/or hard copy documents, correspondence and other records, and organise their storage.
Typical duties
examines and sorts incoming material
classifies, files, archives and locates documents and other records
copies or duplicates documents or other records
performs specialised clerical tasks in connection with conveyancing, litigation and the maintenance of medical records
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications. Training is normally provided on-the-job. Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs in Administration at levels 1 and 2 are available.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
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