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Definition: Typists and related keyboard occupations
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 4217
Typists and related keyboard occupations type letters, memos, reports and other documents from draft, handwritten or dictated matter, using appropriate software packages.
Common tasks include:
- types letters, memos, reports, presentations and other documents using the appropriate software
- inserts logos and other special features and formats as specified
- proof reads, edits and corrects errors to produce clean copy to specified layout
- adjusts settings of printer as necessary and monitors quality of printed document
Qualifications
Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades. Entrants are normally expected to have obtained minimum typing speeds and hold vocational certificates. Units in keyboarding skills and producing documents are included in NVQs/SVQs in Administration at Levels 1 to 4.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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