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Keyboard Skills
Keyboard Skills
Module
National Code
State Code
61955
61955
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/02/1994
Field of Education
080903 - Keyboard Skills
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To introduce students to the 'Qwerty'
keyboard, familiarity with which is
necessary to enable students to make
effective use of:
- Manual, electric, electronic typewriters, and/or
- word processors, memory typewriters, and/or
- computer terminals, and/or
- telex, and/or
- mechanical accounting machines
which all share a common keyboard
layout.
To enable students to touch operate the alphabetical and numerical keys using
correct fingering techniques in order to commence development of practical
typing at a speed of 15 to 20 wpm.
To enable students to be able to
produce from non-corrected manuscript
or corrected typescript a mailable
letter on pre-printed letterhead paper
with a carbon/file copy and an envelope
or adhesive label; a table and a piece
of display within one hour.
To give students an understanding of
the basic concepts associated with word
processing software and hardware.
To enable students to gain an
understanding of the main operating
procedures associated with word
processing equipment and to gain hands
on experience in creating, filing,
printing and editing documents on the
Dec PDP 11-70 terminal using the
word-11 software package.
keyboard, familiarity with which is
necessary to enable students to make
effective use of:
- Manual, electric, electronic typewriters, and/or
- word processors, memory typewriters, and/or
- computer terminals, and/or
- telex, and/or
- mechanical accounting machines
which all share a common keyboard
layout.
To enable students to touch operate the alphabetical and numerical keys using
correct fingering techniques in order to commence development of practical
typing at a speed of 15 to 20 wpm.
To enable students to be able to
produce from non-corrected manuscript
or corrected typescript a mailable
letter on pre-printed letterhead paper
with a carbon/file copy and an envelope
or adhesive label; a table and a piece
of display within one hour.
To give students an understanding of
the basic concepts associated with word
processing software and hardware.
To enable students to gain an
understanding of the main operating
procedures associated with word
processing equipment and to gain hands
on experience in creating, filing,
printing and editing documents on the
Dec PDP 11-70 terminal using the
word-11 software package.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
An internal college assessment test of
one paper of one hour consisting of
three questions, (one letter on pre-
printed A4 letterhead paper with a
carbon/file copy and an envelope or
adhesive label/one tabulation and one
display which may be typed on a manual,
electric or electronic typewriter or
keyed and printed using a memory
typewriter, word processor or VDU
terminal.
NOTES: Any one of the three questions, or all three questions may be set out in
non-confused manuscript but the handwriting must be easily read.
It is desirable that each question
be related to another so that the
overall content of the assessment
paper deals with a specific topic
or theme.
Although the body of each question
should keep within the maximum
word count as specified in the
Details of Syllabus, slight
adjustments may be made to the
length of each question in the
assessment so long as the overall
word count for the paper does not
exceed the composite maximum of
all questions.
Dictionaries and correcting
devices may be used to assist
students in producing clean, tidy
and error free work.
Stationery to be issued to be
double that required for actual
typing of the paper.
See Teaching Guide for suggested
marking scale.
An internal college assessment test of
one paper of one hour consisting of
three questions, (one letter on pre-
printed A4 letterhead paper with a
carbon/file copy and an envelope or
adhesive label/one tabulation and one
display which may be typed on a manual,
electric or electronic typewriter or
keyed and printed using a memory
typewriter, word processor or VDU
terminal.
NOTES: Any one of the three questions, or all three questions may be set out in
non-confused manuscript but the handwriting must be easily read.
It is desirable that each question
be related to another so that the
overall content of the assessment
paper deals with a specific topic
or theme.
Although the body of each question
should keep within the maximum
word count as specified in the
Details of Syllabus, slight
adjustments may be made to the
length of each question in the
assessment so long as the overall
word count for the paper does not
exceed the composite maximum of
all questions.
Dictionaries and correcting
devices may be used to assist
students in producing clean, tidy
and error free work.
Stationery to be issued to be
double that required for actual
typing of the paper.
See Teaching Guide for suggested
marking scale.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4220 | Drafting Assistants | Accredited course |