| 1 | Understand the task of preparing text from notes using touch typing | 1.1 | Describe different types of documents that may be produced from notes and the formats to be followed |
| 1.2 | Describe different forms in which texts may be presented |
| 1.3 | Explain the difference between producing text from own notes and producing text from others’ notes |
| 2 | Understand the purpose and benefits of following procedures when preparing text using touch typing | 2.1 | Explain the value and benefits of agreeing the purpose, format and deadline for delivering text |
| 2.2 | Explain the purpose of accuracy – including spelling, grammar and punctuation –when preparing text typed from notes |
| 2.3 | Describe ways of checking finished documents for accuracy and correctness |
| 2.4 | Explain the purpose of storing text and original notes safely and securely, and ways of doing so |
| 2.5 | Explain the purpose of confidentiality and data protection when preparing text from notes |
| 2.6 | Explain the purpose of meeting deadlines |
| 3 | Be able to prepare for tasks | 3.1 | Agree the purpose, format and deadlines for texts |
| 4 | Be able to produce texts using touch typing | 4.1 | Input texts using touch typing to a minimum speed of 40 words per minute |
| 4.2 | Format texts to agreed style and layout making efficient use of available technology |
| 4.3 | Clarify text requirements when necessary |
| 4.4 | Read and check texts for accuracy |
| 4.5 | Edit and correct texts, as required |
| 4.6 | Store texts and original notes safely and securely following organisational procedures |
| 4.7 | Present texts to the required format, within the agreed deadlines |