Introduction to Introduction to Award in Text ProductionAward in Text Production

Levels 1 and 2Levels 1 and 2

Introduction to examIntroduction to exam• Aims• Assessment objectives• Syllabus topics• Timing• Answer formats L1 & L2• Performance measurement• Course material and dynamics• First assignment• Homework

AimsAims• proficiency in transcribingtranscribing routine

business documents from printed and handwritten copy using the computer.

• competence in producingproducing business documents to a mailable business standard.

• competence in using appropriate presentationpresentation tools to produce business documents.

Assessment ObjectivesAssessment Objectives

• Keyboard: 25wpm (L1) 35wpm (L2)• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the

following areas:– Accurate keyboarding.– Proof-reading and error correction.– Appropriate use of stationery.– Intelligent display.– Consistency of style.– Planning and organising work within

deadlines.

Assessment ObjectivesAssessment Objectives

• Follow written instructions.• Produce routine business documents

using a computer.• Present documents attractively using a

businesslike, appropriate and consistent format.

• Ensure documents are acceptable for signature by a line manager: accurate and mailable.

Syllabus TopicsSyllabus Topics

• Following instructions

• Production

• Presentation

• Transcription

TimingTiming

• Level 1:Level 1:

1 hour 40 minutes1 hour 40 minutes– 10 minutes studying

the instruction sheet and the in-tray document.

– 1 hour 30 minutes on transcription of the 3 documents and on proof-reading.

• Level 2:Level 2:

2 hours2 hours– 10 minutes studying

the instruction sheet and the in-tray document.

– 1 hour 50 minutes on transcription of the 4 documents and on proof-reading.

Answer FormatsAnswer Formats

Level 1Level 1• produce 3 documents:

– 1 Business letter– 1 Memo– 1 Informative document

• (report – article – information sheet – programme – checklist)

• Total word count: 625 approx.• Any businesslike format is accepted (if used

consistently – use of American spelling and presentation conventions)

Answer FormatsAnswer Formats

Level 2Level 2• produce 4 documents:

– 1 Business letter– 1 Memo– 2 other business document

• (report – article – information sheet – programme – checklist - advertisement – notice – agenda – form)

• Total word count: 775 approx.• Any business-like format is accepted (if used

consistently – use of American spelling and presentation conventions)

Performance MeasurementPerformance Measurement

• Pass – 97% accuracy

• Credit – 98% accuracy

• Distinction – 99% accuracy

Course materials and dynamicsCourse materials and dynamics

• Materials:– Booklet with exam papers– How to Pass Text Production– Booklet for regular course

• Dynamics:– Once a week: exam practise– Once a week: regular course

First assignmentFirst assignment

• Look at Paper 1 and answer the following:– Who are you?– Who do you work for?– What tasks do you have to do?– Can you spot all the information you need in

order to carry out the tasks?

• In your opinion, what is the exam like?• Do you think you will find it difficult or easy

to do?

HomeworkHomework

• Read the extended syllabus

• Pay close attention to the symbols and abbreviations that you will need to know.

• Bring paper 1paper 1 next class… you will do it then.