Touch typing is an essential skill for almost every industry, but is particularly important for those in administrative and clerical roles.
The Touch Typing Certificate is a short online typing course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to develop keyboarding skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques.
In this touch typing course you will learn how to type with speed and accuracy. You will undertake a typing test under test conditions, which will be marked according to Australian standards.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to type with speed and accuracy and apply for jobs requiring excellent keyboarding and typing skills.
Course Structure
Unit - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
- Touch typing techniques
- Keyboard techniques
- Using the keyboard
- Identify and develop keyboard skills
- Speed and accuracy
- Use safe work practices
- Ergonomic requirements
- Workstations
- Health and safety (OHS)
- Mouse buttons and operations
- Alpha keys and numeric keypad
- Word screen
- The ribbon
- Quick access toolbar
- Creating a new document
- Document enhancement
- Check accuracy
- Proofread document
- Correct document
- Check spelling and grammar
- Proofreading documents
- Errors and corrections
- Typing Test Standard: AS2708-2001.
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
One (1) Typing Speed and Accuracy Test. This typing test is marked according to Australian Standards. Conditions apply.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 15 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $50.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Typist
- Office Administrator
- Transcriptioist
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