typist

Typists operate computers to type and revise documents and compile material to be typed, such as correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms, and audios. They read instructions accompanying material or follow verbal instructions to determine requirements such as number of copies needed, priority and desired format.

Alternative Labels

audio typist

braille typist

clerk typist

data entry typist

phonotypist

shorthand typist

transcription typist

typist

word processor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

align content with form apply grammar and spelling rules decode handwritten texts draft corporate emails pose questions referring to documents provide written content type error-free documents use dictionaries use free typing techniques use microsoft office

Essential Knowledge

company policies transcription methods

Optional Skills and Competences

compile content digitise documents ensure proper document management integrate content into output media maintain customer records manage digital documents operate audio equipment perform office routine activities translate keywords into full texts type texts from audio sources use databases use shorthand use shorthand computer program use spreadsheets software use stenotype machines use word processing software write meeting reports

Optional Knowledge

audio technology content development processes stenography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/22f86890-f68b-402f-a711-3e6df4913271

Status

released

Occupations

typist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI