Unit of competency Outline
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Design and produce text documents
Design and produce text documents
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU303A
BSBITU303A
State Code
D0786
D0786
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop predominantly text based documents using advanced features of word processing software.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce word processed documents
- 1.1. Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are addressed
- 1.2. Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required
- 1.3. Identify organisational and task requirements for text-based business documents to ensure consistency of style and image
2. Design word processed documents
- 2.1. Design document structure and layout to suit purpose, audience and information requirements of the task
- 2.2. Design document to enhance readability and appearance, and to meet organisational and task requirements for style and layout
- 2.3. Use style sheets and automatic functions to ensure consistency of design and layout
3. Add tables and other data
- 3.1. Insert a standard table into a document, changing cells to meet information requirements
- 3.2. Insert and delete columns and rows as necessary
- 3.3. Insert images and other data to meet required specifications
4. Produce text documents
- 4.1. Use advanced software functions to enable efficient production of documents
- 4.2. Enter or import, and edit text and other data to meet required specifications
- 4.3. Preview, adjust and print documents in accordance with organisational and task requirements
- 4.4. Name and store text documents, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without information loss/damage
- 4.5. Prepare text documents within designated time lines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy
- 4.6. Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document design and production
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Ergonomic requirements may include:
avoiding radiation from computer screens
chair height, seat and back adjustment
document holder
footrest
keyboard and mouse position
lighting
noise minimisation
posture
screen position
workstation height and layout
Work organisation requirements may include:
exercise breaks
mix of repetitive and other activities
rest periods
Energy and resource conservation requirements may include:
double-sided paper use
recycling used and shredded paper
re-using paper for rough drafts (observing confidentiality requirements)
using power-save options for equipment
Documents may include:
brochures
calendars
faxes
flyers
forms
mail merge documents, including labels
memos
multi-page letters
promotional material
reports
schedules
tables
Organisational requirements may include:
company colour scheme
company logo
consistent corporate image
content restrictions
established guidelines and procedures for document production
house styles
observing copyright legislation
organisation name, time, date, document title, filename, etc. in header/footer
templates
Design may include:
balance
diversity
relative positioning of graphics and headings
simplicity
text flow
typography
Structure and layout may include:
boxes
colour
columns
drawing
graphics
headings
letter and memo conventions
page layout
photographs
typeface
white space
Automatic functions may include:
auto correct
auto date
auto format
auto text
default settings
headers and footers
page numbering
styles
table headings
Consistency of design and layout may include:
annotated references
borders
bullet/number lists
captions
consistency with other business documents
footnotes/endnotes
indentations
page numbers
spacings
typeface styles and point size
Data may include:
clip art
data from other software applications
digital photographs
files
graphics
quotes
references
scanned photographs and logos
tables, graphs and charts
Advanced software functions may include:
alternate headers and footers
drawing tools
graphics tools
importing data/objects/pictures
mail merge
newspaper columns
sections
sort
styles
tables
templates
Printing may include:
print merge
print to file
with comments
with drawing objects
with field codes
with hidden text
Naming and storing documents may include:
authorised access
file names according to organisational procedure e.g. numbers rather than names
file names which are easily identifiable in relation to the content
file/directory names which identify the operator, author, section, date
filing locations
organisational policy for backing up files, storage in folders/sub-folders
organisational policy for filing hard copies of documents
security/password protection
storage on hard/floppy disk drives, CD-ROM, tape back-up
Designated time lines may include:
organisational time line e.g. deadline requirements
time line agreed with internal/external client
time line agreed with supervisor/person requiring document
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Ergonomic requirements may include:
avoiding radiation from computer screens
chair height, seat and back adjustment
document holder
footrest
keyboard and mouse position
lighting
noise minimisation
posture
screen position
workstation height and layout
Work organisation requirements may include:
exercise breaks
mix of repetitive and other activities
rest periods
Energy and resource conservation requirements may include:
double-sided paper use
recycling used and shredded paper
re-using paper for rough drafts (observing confidentiality requirements)
using power-save options for equipment
Documents may include:
brochures
calendars
faxes
flyers
forms
mail merge documents, including labels
memos
multi-page letters
promotional material
reports
schedules
tables
Organisational requirements may include:
company colour scheme
company logo
consistent corporate image
content restrictions
established guidelines and procedures for document production
house styles
observing copyright legislation
organisation name, time, date, document title, filename, etc. in header/footer
templates
Design may include:
balance
diversity
relative positioning of graphics and headings
simplicity
text flow
typography
Structure and layout may include:
boxes
colour
columns
drawing
graphics
headings
letter and memo conventions
page layout
photographs
typeface
white space
Automatic functions may include:
auto correct
auto date
auto format
auto text
default settings
headers and footers
page numbering
styles
table headings
Consistency of design and layout may include:
annotated references
borders
bullet/number lists
captions
consistency with other business documents
footnotes/endnotes
indentations
page numbers
spacings
typeface styles and point size
Data may include:
clip art
data from other software applications
digital photographs
files
graphics
quotes
references
scanned photographs and logos
tables, graphs and charts
Advanced software functions may include:
alternate headers and footers
drawing tools
graphics tools
importing data/objects/pictures
mail merge
newspaper columns
sections
sort
styles
tables
templates
Printing may include:
print merge
print to file
with comments
with drawing objects
with field codes
with hidden text
Naming and storing documents may include:
authorised access
file names according to organisational procedure e.g. numbers rather than names
file names which are easily identifiable in relation to the content
file/directory names which identify the operator, author, section, date
filing locations
organisational policy for backing up files, storage in folders/sub-folders
organisational policy for filing hard copies of documents
security/password protection
storage on hard/floppy disk drives, CD-ROM, tape back-up
Designated time lines may include:
organisational time line e.g. deadline requirements
time line agreed with internal/external client
time line agreed with supervisor/person requiring document
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applying document design principles
knowledge of organisation's style guide
production of a minimum of three text documents using advanced software functions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to examples of text documents and style guides.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of word processing software functions
review of text documents.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWRT301AWrite simple documents
general administration units
other IT use units.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applying document design principles
knowledge of organisation's style guide
production of a minimum of three text documents using advanced software functions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to examples of text documents and style guides.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of word processing software functions
review of text documents.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWRT301AWrite simple documents
general administration units
other IT use units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM45 | BSBITU303 | Design and produce text documents | Unit of competency |