Word Processing Software

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
L/502/4627
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify what types of information are needed in documents
  • 1.2
    Identify what templates are available and when to use them
  • 1.3
    Use keyboard or other input method to enter or insert text and other information
  • 1.4
    Combine information of different types or from different sources into a document
  • 1.5
    Enter information into existing tables, forms and templates
  • 1.6
    Use editing tools to amend document content
  • 1.7
    Store and retrieve document files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
2

Structure information within word processing documents

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Create and modify tables to organise tabular or numeric information
  • 2.2
    Select and apply heading styles to text
3

Use word processing software tools to format and present documents

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify what formatting to use to enhance presentation of the document
  • 3.2
    Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs
  • 3.3
    Select and use appropriate page layout to present and print documents
  • 3.4
    Check documents meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary