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Automated Office Applications
Automated Office Applications
Module
National Code
State Code
22082
22082
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/11/1994
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Nominal Hours
51
Description
To increase the student's operational skills and
awareness in the current fast-moving world of office
automation by:
- Developing the student's understanding of:
- Equipment and operational procedures associated with the
automated office
- The implications of working within a totally automated
environment.
- Enabling the student to:
- Effectively operate automated equipment in a working
environment
- Become familiar with current market trends and development
in the automated office.
awareness in the current fast-moving world of office
automation by:
- Developing the student's understanding of:
- Equipment and operational procedures associated with the
automated office
- The implications of working within a totally automated
environment.
- Enabling the student to:
- Effectively operate automated equipment in a working
environment
- Become familiar with current market trends and development
in the automated office.
No information
Evidence Guide
The student will be assessed on classroom/workshop
performance throughout the course by teacher
observation and assignments.
The student is then eligible to attempt an internal
assessment. The assessment will take place under controlled conditions.
To successfully pass the student must attain an 80%
pass mark.
The student will also be required to undertake a
theory assessment.
The total mark of 100 will be allocated as follows:
- Equipment Operation 50 Marks Consisting practical
skills on equipment operation.
- Module 1 - 20 marks Word Processing
- Module 2 - 15 marks Database Management
- Module 3 - 15 marks Spreadsheeting
- Job Simulation Exercise 30 Marks (Module 4)
PASS MARK - 24
- Theory - Objective Test 20 Marks PASS MARK - 16
TOTAL 100 Marks
Students must obtain a pass mark of at least 80% in
each of the three areas to successfully complete the
course.
NOTE The syllabus is presented in three modules plus a revision module.
Each module will deal with a different facet of the automated office. Once the
student has learnt operational procedures for each module he/she will be
required to process work- oriented applications incorporating all of the
functions associated with the automated office.
Exposure to spreadsheeting, videotext,
microfiche, facsimile and any other relevant
automated equipment is desirable.
When covering the practical content it will be
necessary to incorporate theory applicable to
the tasks being performed in each unit.
performance throughout the course by teacher
observation and assignments.
The student is then eligible to attempt an internal
assessment. The assessment will take place under controlled conditions.
To successfully pass the student must attain an 80%
pass mark.
The student will also be required to undertake a
theory assessment.
The total mark of 100 will be allocated as follows:
- Equipment Operation 50 Marks Consisting practical
skills on equipment operation.
- Module 1 - 20 marks Word Processing
- Module 2 - 15 marks Database Management
- Module 3 - 15 marks Spreadsheeting
- Job Simulation Exercise 30 Marks (Module 4)
PASS MARK - 24
- Theory - Objective Test 20 Marks PASS MARK - 16
TOTAL 100 Marks
Students must obtain a pass mark of at least 80% in
each of the three areas to successfully complete the
course.
NOTE The syllabus is presented in three modules plus a revision module.
Each module will deal with a different facet of the automated office. Once the
student has learnt operational procedures for each module he/she will be
required to process work- oriented applications incorporating all of the
functions associated with the automated office.
Exposure to spreadsheeting, videotext,
microfiche, facsimile and any other relevant
automated equipment is desirable.
When covering the practical content it will be
necessary to incorporate theory applicable to
the tasks being performed in each unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8200 | Business Office and Secretarial Studies | Accredited course |