4131-Typists and word processing operators

Job Title: 

Typists and word processing operators

Job Description: 

Typists and word processing operators type, edit and print using typewriter, personal computer or other word processor, and record oral or written matter in shorthand.

Tasks: 

Tasks include

  • typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter
  • checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
  • gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions
  • filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents
  • taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand
  • reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming
  • transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment.
Specific Occupations: 

41311
Operator, automatic typewriter/ Typist/ Varitypes/ Typist, shorthand

41312
Stenographer (general/ specialized )

41313
Clerk, just writing

41314
Clerk, word processing

41315
Clerk, telex/fax

41316
Clerk (other)

41317
Clerk, teleprinter/Clerk, typing

41318
Just writer/Operator, word processing/Processor, word

41319
Steno typist

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Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2224