Word Processing Software

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
R/502/4628
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Enter 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
    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

Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify the document requirements for structure and style
  • 2.2
    Identify what templates and styles are available and when to use them
  • 2.3

    Create and modify columns, tables and forms to organise information
  • 2.4
    Select and apply styles to text
3

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify how the document should be formatted to aid meaning
  • 3.2
    Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs
  • 3.3
    Select and use appropriate page and section layouts to present and print documents
  • 3.4
    Describe any quality problems with documents
  • 3.5
    Check documents meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary
  • 3.6
    Respond appropriately to quality problems with documents so that outcomes meet needs