5612 Data Entry Operators and Transcriptionists

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

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

Occupation

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

Occupation

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

Occupation

561233 Word Processing Operator

Operates a computer to type, edit and generate a variety of documents and reports.