1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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MINOR GROUP 532 KEYBOARD OPERATORS


    KEYBOARD OPERATORS input and process text and data, and prepare, edit and generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.

    Indicative Skill Level:
    Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

    In Australia:

      AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

    In New Zealand:
      NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

    At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Tasks Include:

    • 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




This section contains the following subsection :
          UNIT GROUP 5321 Keyboard Operators

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