Using Office Equipment

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UNIT 221 USE OFFICE EQUIPMENT Outcome 1: Know about different types of office equipment and its uses. 1.1 Identify different types of equipment and their uses There are many different types of office equipment used. The main ones found in the offices are: -telephone- we use it to make and receive a phone calls -printers- to print document and work papers -shredder- to shred important notes, paper work -computers- are used in many work related tasks. Word processor programs are used to type up notes and to produce documents, while spreadsheet programs will be used in account keeping. Computers allow access to the Internet, which provides both internal and external communication tools in the form of e-mail. -Filing cabinets are used to store manual documents and files 1.2 Describe the different features of different types of office equipment Telephones can also be used to leave phone messages and transfer calls to other extensions All in one printers can be used to scan documents to attach to emails and send faxes Computers can also be used to store electronic files 1.3 Explain why different types of equipment are chosen for tasks We use different types of equipment for different tasks because it makes our work easier, quicker and more efficient. For example: it would not be practical, cost-effective or time-efficient to fax a 50-page document, it will be better to send it by email, if we are short of time it will be quicker to email document than print it and post it. Outcome 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 Office equipment is usually supplied with instructions. These provide guidance on the setup and functions of a piece of equipment.

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