Keyboard Operators

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 minor 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:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**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