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

typist

phonotypist

data entry typist

transcription typist

braille typist

shorthand typist

audio typist

word processor

clerk typist

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

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

Essential Knowledge

company policies transcription methods

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

stenography content development processes audio technology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

typist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI