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Keyboard Introduction
Keyboard Introduction
Module
National Code
State Code
22089
22089
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/1994
Field of Education
080903 - Keyboard Skills
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To develop techniques and procedures to avoid
occupational health problems.
To touch-operate the standard alphabetic and numeric
keyboard using correct keystroking techniques for
sustained accurate input.
To format general and business documents.
occupational health problems.
To touch-operate the standard alphabetic and numeric
keyboard using correct keystroking techniques for
sustained accurate input.
To format general and business documents.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
In order to gain a pass in Keyboard Introduction,
the student shall display resourcefulness and
organisational ability, given:
- a maximum time allocation of one hour;
- three related typing tasks in correct typescript or
non-confused manuscript;
- sufficient stationery* to attempt each question twice so
that a useable copy of letter in any approved style (no file copy); a simple
display document; and a table (no horizontal or vertical lines) are produced
within the time allocated.
* Stationery may be continuous (A4), if in a WP environment, the
printer/s do not support the use of cut sheets. Therefore, letterheads are not
required. However, students must alter top margins to conform with the setting
out of correspondence on letterhead paper.
NOTE: It is recommended that students attempting this subject do not
complete the paper using a word processing package unless they have a minimum
typing speed of 30 wpm and/or have previously typed and/or used a word
processing package.
In order to gain a pass in Keyboard Introduction,
the student shall display resourcefulness and
organisational ability, given:
- a maximum time allocation of one hour;
- three related typing tasks in correct typescript or
non-confused manuscript;
- sufficient stationery* to attempt each question twice so
that a useable copy of letter in any approved style (no file copy); a simple
display document; and a table (no horizontal or vertical lines) are produced
within the time allocated.
* Stationery may be continuous (A4), if in a WP environment, the
printer/s do not support the use of cut sheets. Therefore, letterheads are not
required. However, students must alter top margins to conform with the setting
out of correspondence on letterhead paper.
NOTE: It is recommended that students attempting this subject do not
complete the paper using a word processing package unless they have a minimum
typing speed of 30 wpm and/or have previously typed and/or used a word
processing package.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6950 | Admission Studies | Accredited course | |
| 0957 | Basic Industrial Skills Mining and Support Services | Accredited course | |
| 5175 | Office and Secretarial Studies | Accredited course | |
| 6906 | Preparatory Studies | Accredited course | |
| 6907 | Vocational Entrance | Accredited course |