ISCO Unit Group 4131 Typists And Word Processing Operators
Definition
Typists And Word Processing Operators: Typists and word processing operators type, edit and print text using typewriters, personal computers or other word processors, and record oral or written matter in shorthand.
Tasks include -
(a) typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter;
(b) checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting;
(c) gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions;
(d) filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintaining a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents;
(e) taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand;
(f) reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming;
(g) transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Shorthand typist
- Stenographer
- Typist
- Word processor
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Court reporter- 3343
- Medical transcriptionist- 3344
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C4131.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 4131.1 Typist |
