4217 — Typists and related keyboard occupations
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What this occupation covers
Typists and related keyboard occupations type letters, memos, reports and other documents from draft, handwritten or dictated matter, using appropriate software packages.
Typical duties
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 routes and qualifications
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.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
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