Use office equipment
OCR unit number
221
Sector unit number
H/601/2493
Level:
2
Credit value:
4
Guided learning hours:
18
Unit expiry date:
31 December 2013
Unit purpose and aim
This unit is about using a variety of different office equipment following manufacturer’s and organisational guidelines.
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The Learner will:
The Learner can:
1. Know about different types of office equipment and its uses 1.1 Identify different types of equipment and their uses
1.2 Describe the different features of different types of office equipment
1.3 Explain why different types of equipment are chosen for tasks
2. Understand the purpose of following instructions and health and safety procedures Exemplification
Learning outcomes 1 to 6 must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding. A holistic approach to assessment should be adopted so that one piece of evidence covers more than one learning outcome and several assessment criteria.
2.1 Explain the purpose of following manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment 2.2 Explain the purpose of following organisational instructions when using equipment 2.3 Identify health and safety procedures for using different types of equipment 2.4 Explain the purpose of following health and safety procedures when using equipment 2.5 Explain the purpose of
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keeping equipment clean and hygienic
3. Understand how to use equipment in a way that minimises waste
3.1 Give examples of waste when using equipment
3.2 Give examples of ways to reduce waste
3.3 Explain the purpose of minimising waste
4. Know about the different types of problems that may occur when using equipment and how to deal with them
4.1 Give examples of equipment problems
4.2 Explain the purpose of following manufacturer’s instructions and