56 General Clerical Workers
56 General Clerical Workers
Perform general administrative, data entry and transcription tasks.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this sub-major group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
561 General Clerical Workers
Perform general administrative, data entry and transcription tasks.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
5611 General Clerks
Perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
561131 General Clerk
Performs a range of clerical and administrative tasks.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Records, prepares, classifies and files information
- Sorts, opens and sends mail
- Copies, sends and files documents
- Prepares routine correspondence and reports
- Maintains office supplies and equipment
- Answers and transfers telephone calls, or takes messages
- Schedules appointments
- Provides information to customers about services
5612 Data Entry Operators and Transcriptionists
Record, reproduce, input and transcribe text, data and the spoken word to generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
561231 Data Entry Operator
Operates a keyboard to input and transfer data into a computer for storage, processing and transmission.
Alternative title
- Data Processing Operator
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Enters and codes data to process and store information
- Retrieves and updates data using digital software
- Monitors and maintains databases for accuracy
- Prepares reports and material for publication
561232 Machine Shorthand Reporter
Records and reproduces the spoken word in court and parliamentary proceedings, television programming and for the deaf and hard of hearing using handwritten shorthand, stenotype shorthand machines, computer-assisted transcription software, and sound recording equipment.
Specialisations
- Braille Transcriber
- Court Reporter
- Hansard Reporter
- Realtime Reporter
- Stenocaptioner
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Records proceedings in shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand writing machines
- Transcribes recorded information
- Proofreads and corrects transcripts
- Reproduces the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions in audiovisual productions
- May read portions of transcripts during proceedings
561233 Word Processing Operator
Operates a computer to type, edit and generate a variety of documents and reports.
Alternative title
- Typist
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Prepares documents and reports using word processing software
- Transcribes information recorded in shorthand or on audio equipment
- Ensures accuracy in typing, spelling, grammar and formatting
- Proofreads and edits documents for accuracy and clarity