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Automated Office Proficiency
Automated Office Proficiency
Module
National Code
State Code
22083
22083
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/11/1994
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Nominal Hours
51
Description
To increase the student's operational skills and
awareness in the current fast-moving world of office
automation by developing the student's understanding
of:
- Equipment and operational procedures associated with the automated
office.
- The implications of working within a totally automated
environment.
awareness in the current fast-moving world of office
automation by developing the student's understanding
of:
- Equipment and operational procedures associated with the automated
office.
- The implications of working within a totally automated
environment.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
The student will be assessed on classroom/workshop
performance throughout the course by teacher
observation and assignments.
The student is then eligible to attempt an internal
assessment. The assessment will take place under controlled conditions.
To successfully pass, the student must attain an 80%
pass mark.
The student will also be required to undertake a
theory assessment.
The total mark of 100 will be allocated as follows:
- Equipment Operation 50 Marks
Consisting of practical skills on equipment
operation.
- Module 1 - 16 marks Electronic Mail
- Module 2 - 16 marks Desk Management
- Module 3 - 18 marks Auxiliary Features
- Job Simulation Exercise 30 Marks
(Module)
PASS MARK - 24
- Theory
- Objective Test 20 Marks
PASS MARK - 16
TOTAL 100 Marks
Students must obtain a pass mark of at least 80% in
each of the three areas to successfully complete the
course.
NOTE: The syllabus is presented in three modules plus a revision
module. Each module will deal with a different facet of the automated office.
Once the student has learnt operational procedures for each module he/she will
be required to process work-oriented applications incorporating all of the
functions associated with the automated office.
Exposure to spreadsheeting, videotext,
microfiche, facsimile and any other
relevant automated equipment is desirable.
When covering the practical content it
will be necessary to incorporate theory
applicable to the tasks being performed in
each unit.
The student will be assessed on classroom/workshop
performance throughout the course by teacher
observation and assignments.
The student is then eligible to attempt an internal
assessment. The assessment will take place under controlled conditions.
To successfully pass, the student must attain an 80%
pass mark.
The student will also be required to undertake a
theory assessment.
The total mark of 100 will be allocated as follows:
- Equipment Operation 50 Marks
Consisting of practical skills on equipment
operation.
- Module 1 - 16 marks Electronic Mail
- Module 2 - 16 marks Desk Management
- Module 3 - 18 marks Auxiliary Features
- Job Simulation Exercise 30 Marks
(Module)
PASS MARK - 24
- Theory
- Objective Test 20 Marks
PASS MARK - 16
TOTAL 100 Marks
Students must obtain a pass mark of at least 80% in
each of the three areas to successfully complete the
course.
NOTE: The syllabus is presented in three modules plus a revision
module. Each module will deal with a different facet of the automated office.
Once the student has learnt operational procedures for each module he/she will
be required to process work-oriented applications incorporating all of the
functions associated with the automated office.
Exposure to spreadsheeting, videotext,
microfiche, facsimile and any other
relevant automated equipment is desirable.
When covering the practical content it
will be necessary to incorporate theory
applicable to the tasks being performed in
each unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8200 | Business Office and Secretarial Studies | Accredited course | |
| 5176 | Office and Secretarial Studies | Accredited course |