| 1 | Know about different types of office equipment and its uses | 1.1 | Identify different types of equipment and their uses |
| 1.2 | Describe the different features of different types of office equipment |
| 1.3 | Explain why different types of equipment are chosen for tasks |
| 2 | Understand the purpose of following instructions and health and safety procedures | 2.1 | Explain the purpose of following manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment |
| 2.2 | Explain the purpose of following organisational instructions when using equipment |
| 2.3 | Identify health and safety procedures for using different types of equipment |
| 2.4 | Explain the purpose of following health and safety procedures when using equipment |
| 2.5 | Explain the purpose of keeping equipment clean and hygienic |
| 3 | Understand how to use equipment in a way that minimises waste | 3.1 | Give examples of waste when using equipment |
| 3.2 | Give examples of ways to reduce waste |
| 3.3 | Explain the purpose of minimising waste |
| 4 | Know about the different types of problems that may occur when using equipment and how to deal with them | 4.1 | Give examples of equipment problems |
| 4.2 | Explain the purpose of following manufacturer’s instructions and organisational procedures when dealing with problems |
| 4.3 | Give examples of how to deal with problems |
| 5 | Understand the purpose of meeting work standards and deadlines | 5.1 | Explain the purpose of meeting work standards and deadlines when using equipment |
| 6 | Understand the purpose of leaving equipment and the work area ready for the next user | 6.1 | Explain the purpose of leaving equipment and the work area ready for the next user |
| 7 | Be able to use office equipment | 7.1 | Locate and select equipment needed for a task |
| 7.2 | Use equipment following manufacturer’s and organisational guidelines |
| 7.3 | Use equipment minimising waste |
| 7.4 | Keep equipment clean and hygienic |
| 7.5 | Deal with equipment problems following manufacturer’s and organisational procedures |
| 7.6 | Refer problems, if required |
| 7.7 | Make sure final work product meets agreed requirements |
| 7.8 | Make sure that product is delivered to agreed timescale |
| 7.9 | Make sure equipment, resources and work area are ready for the next user |