Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 3.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic keyboard skills (across multiple devices/keyboard types) using touch typing techniques in a broad range of settings.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks and generally work under direct supervision using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Information and Communications Technology – IT Use
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Use safe work practices |
1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements 1.2 Ensure workspace meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for device operation, taking into account type of device/keyboard to be used |
2. Identify and develop keyboard skills |
2.1 Identify and apply keyboard functions for both alpha and numeric keyboard functions on both physical and digital keyboards 2.2 Apply touch typing technique to complete a task 2.3 Develop speed and accuracy in accordance with workplace requirements for level of responsibility |
3. Check accuracy |
3.1 Proofread document carefully to identify errors 3.2 Amend document, correct errors and complete a final accuracy check |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Get the work done |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Speed and accuracy must be: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBITU112 Develop keyboard skills |
BSBITU102 Develop keyboard skills |
Updates to elements, performance criteria and assessment requirements |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10