4131-Typists and Word Processing Operators

Job Title: 

Typists and Word Processing Operators

Job Description: 

Typists and word processing operators input and process text and data; prepare, edit and generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission.

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
  • transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment
Additional Notes: 


This unit group includes

Stenographer
Typist
Teletypist

Specific Occupations: 

41311
Stenographer

41312
Typist

41319
Other word processors and related operators

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Source Of Info: 

Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore