DATA ENTRY OPERATOR
ANZSCO Code: 532111
Operates a keyboard to input and transfer data into a computer for storage, processing and transmission.
Skill Level
4
Group: KEYBOARD OPERATORS
ANZSCO Code: 5321
KEYBOARD OPERATORS input and process text and data, and prepare, edit and generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In Australia
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks Include
- entering data and codes required to process information
- retrieving, confirming and updating data in storage and keeping records of data input
- taking verbatim records of proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand-writing machines
- transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment, and proofreading and correcting copy
- reading portions of transcripts during trials and other proceedings on request of Judges and other officials
- reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for television programming, and the deaf and hearing impaired
- preparing reports, letters and similar material for publication and electronic transmission
- sorting outgoing material and preparing documents for transmission
