COAKS301: Keyboard Skills

Topic outline

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  Course Overview

  Introduction
  

  This module describes the keyboard skills and knowledge required to effectively, and efficiently operate a computer, and manipulate word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint and publisher applications in the production of workplace documents. Having completed this module, the trainee will get familiarized with the keyboard, and its different parts like function keys, numeric keys, keypad keys, control keys, control cursor keys, main typing keys, combination (Ctrl and Shift) keys, and special purpose keys.

  
  

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  Learning Objectives
  

  Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: 

  1. Adjust workspace, furniture, and equipment, Ensure work organization meets organizational and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for computer operation
     
  2. Apply keyboard functions keys, Apply keyboard cursor control keys, Apply keyboard numeric keypads, Apply keyboard main typing keys, Apply keyboard combination keys (shift and ctrl), and Apply touch typing technique to complete a task
  3. Proofread documents, Improve documents, correct errors, complete a final accuracy check, and Develop speed and accuracy.

  
  

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  Learning Outcome 1: Use safe work practice

  • Indicative Content 1.1: Adjust workspace, furniture, and equipment Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.2: Ensure work organization to meet occupational health for computer operation Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 2: Apply keyboard skills

  • Indicative Content 2.1: Apply keyboard functions keys Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.2: Apply keyboard cursor control keys Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.3: Apply keyboard numeric keypads Interactive Content
  • Learning Outcome 2.4: Apply keyboard main typing keys Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.5: Apply keyboard combination keys (shift and ctrl) Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.6: Apply touch typing technique to complete a task Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 3: Check accuracy

  • Indicative Content 3.1: Proofread document Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.2: Improve document, correct errors and complete a final accuracy check Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.3: Develop speed and accuracy Interactive Content
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  References

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