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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish document design and structure
   • Identify requirements of task in line with instructions
   • Select software appropriate to task
   • Determine document design and structure
   • Design and structure document to meet legislative requirements
   • Review and update existing precedent documents
2. Develop precedents for document design
   • Develop and use precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout
   • Evaluate and amend templates to ensure document requirements can be met
   • Recommend improvements to design and/or structure of existing documents and facilitate a review process of suggested improvements
3. Prepare to produce documents
   • Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to organisation’s policies and procedures
   • Enter and edit relevant data
   • Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of task
   • Check documents for spelling, grammar, numeric data and layout
   • Proofread documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style
   • Make modifications to meet required specifications
   • Manage any difficulties to produce completed documents within agreed timelines
4. Prepare to print documents
   • Print documents as required
   • Arrange review of documents with designated person
   • Undertake final printing of documents
5. Save file and exit system
   • Save and store document in appropriate folder
   • Close file and exit application programs
   • Make back-up copies of file according to specified procedures
   • File and store data according to organisation’s policies and procedures