Principles of business document production and information management

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/506/1901
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
21 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to prepare business documents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe different types of business documents that may be produced and the format to be followed for each.

  • 1.2

    Explain the use of different types of information communication technology (ICT) for document production.

  • 1.3

    Explain the reasons for agreeing the use, content, layout, quality standards and deadlines for document production.

  • 1.4

    Explain the importance of document version control and authorisation.

  • 1.5

    Explain how the requirements of security, data protection, copyright and intellectual property legislation may affect the production of business documents.

  • 1.6

    Explain how to check the accuracy of business documents.

2

Understand the distribution of business documents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how the requirements of security, data protection, copyright and intellectual property legislation may affect the distribution and storage of business documents.

  • 2.2

    Describe different types of distribution channels.

3

Understand how information is managed in business organisations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the types of information found in business organisations.

  • 3.2

    Explain the need for safe storage and efficient retrieval of information.

  • 3.3

    Describe the features of different types of systems used for storage and retrieval of information.

  • 3.4

    Describe the legal requirements for storing business information.