IT12887 – Text and Information Management
Module code
IT12887
Module title
Text and Information Management
Prescription
This unit standard is intended for people who input and manipulate information using software applications to create documents which communicate efficiently and effectively and have visual appeal. People credited with this unit standard are, for generic text and information management, able to: integrate text and images to produce documents that are fit for purpose and the intended audience, and demonstrate file management techniques for multiple documents.
Programmes
- EU7000
- IT1001
- SC0404
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 36
- Self directed hours
- 24
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Outcome 1
Integrate text and images to produce documents that are fit for purpose and the intended
audience.
Range documents may include but are not limited to assignment, booklet, newspaper
page, brochure, magazine page, childrens book;
evidence of at least three documents is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Text and images are created using at least two different software applications.
Range software applications may include but are not limited to word
processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics.
1.2 The integration of the text and images supports the intent of the documents and
the principles of design layout.
Range may include but is not limited to - refining texts and images,
formatting images, sizing, insert, grouping.
1.3 A merge is created using at least five data fields for five database records, to
insert variable information in a document.
Range may include but is not limited to customised labels, form letters.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate file management techniques for multiple electronic documents.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Multiple directories or folders are created and used in accordance with standard
procedures of the operating system.
2.2 File management techniques are used to search for and locate a designated file
in accordance with standard procedures of the operating system.
2.3 A summary box containing relevant information is created to facilitate file
retrieval in accordance with standard procedures of the operating system.
Range includes key words, author, comments.
