Description
Operates a keyboard to input and transfer data into a computer for storage, processing and transmission.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
- Data Processing Operator
Specializations
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Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 5321 Keyboard Operators
Description
input and process text and data, and prepare, edit and generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.
Tasks
- entering data and codes required to process information
- retrieving, confirming and updating data in storage and keeping records of data input
- taking verbatim records of proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand-writing machines
- transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment, and proofreading and correcting copy
- reading portions of transcripts during trials and other proceedings on request of Judges and other officials
- reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for television programming, and the deaf and hearing impaired
- preparing reports, letters and similar material for publication and electronic transmission
- sorting outgoing material and preparing documents for transmission
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.