business and Admin

CU517

Word Processing Software

Level

2

Credit value

4

GLH

30

Unit summary
This is the ability to use a software application designed for the creation, editing and production of largely text-based documents.
This unit is about the skills and knowledge required by an IT user to select and use a range of intermediate word processing software tools and techniques to produce documents that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar. Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support and advice from others.
Word processing tools and techniques will be described as ‘intermediate’ because:
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the software tools and functions will be at times non-routine or unfamiliar;

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the choice of techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements; and 

the user will take some responsibility for the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information. Key outcomes
1

Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents 2

Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents

3

Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1

1.1

Identify what types of information are needed in documents

1.2

Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and efficiently 1.3

Select and use appropriate templates for different purposes

1.4

Identify when and how to combine and merge information from other software or other documents

1.5

Select and use a range of editing tools to amend document content

1.6

Combine or merge information within a document from a range of sources

1.7

Store and retrieve document and template files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available 2.1

Identify the document requirements for