Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 610/1412/6
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Touch Typing (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 29 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
29 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Touch Typing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use the home keys for touch typing on a standard alpha numeric keyboard 1.1 Identify the home keys for touch typing on a standard alpha numeric keyboard1.2 State how the home keys are used for navigation on standard alpha numeric keyboards2. Be able touch type to given speeds and accuracy levels 2.1 Carry out
- Audiotyping at an average speed of 25 words per minute using standard alpha numerical keyboards2.2 Meet accuracy levels of 85% for
- Audiotyping on standard alpha numeric keyboards2.3 Demonstrate touch typing continuous text including
- Capitalisation
- Numbers (including decimals)3.
- Be able to use standard alpha numeric keyboards for data entry to meet given speed and accuracy requirements 3.1 Meet given accuracy and speed requirements for data entry using standard alpha numeric keyboards
2
Working with Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety risks from display screen equipment including keyboards 1.1 State the risks to health and safety from the use of display screen equipment including keyboards 1.2 Outline workplace controls in place to mitigate risks from display screen equipment including keyboards 1.3 Identify own responsibilities for health and safety when working with display screen equipment 2.
- Know how furniture and equipment should be arranged to minimise the risks from display screen equipment 2.1 Identify the correct height for
- Desks/tables
- Display screen equipment
- keyboardsto minimise physical risks from the use of display screen equipment 2.2 State how adjustments can be made to meet the requirements for
- Desk/table height
- Display screen height
- Keyboard height
- Screen and keyboard angle and distance3.
- Know how to arrange the workplace/station to accommodate safe display screen working 3.1 State how the workstation should be organised to avoid
- Awkward movements
- Repeated stretchingand minimise risks from repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1412/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022