INF2020 Keyboarding

Intermediate · 1 credit · BIT - Business, Admin, Finance and IT

Description: Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to a computer work station and software.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate proficient keyboarding competence
- 1.1 use text entry between 30–50 words per minute using a keyboard
  - 1.1.1 with a syllabic index between 1.2 to 1.35
  - 1.1.2 with a maximum of one uncorrected error
- 1.2 use numeric entry between 100–150 keystrokes per minute using a numeric keypad, with a maximum of one uncorrected error
- 1.3 use touch-keystroke alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and service keys
- 1.4 proofread and edit
- 1.5 minimize errors; e.g., spelling, keystroking, punctuation, spacing, transposition, repetition, omissions
- 1.6 use appropriate commands and functions
- 1.7 use correct finger and key placement
2 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 2.1 demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 2.2 employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
3 demonstrate basic competencies
- 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 3.1.1 communicate
  - 3.1.2 manage information
  - 3.1.3 use numbers
  - 3.1.4 think and solve problems
- 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 3.2.2 be responsible
  - 3.2.3 be adaptable
  - 3.2.4 learn continuously
  - 3.2.5 work safely
- 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 3.3.1 work with others
  - 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 4.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 4.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities