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File clerks are in charge of maintaining records of a company and managing forms and information. They organise and retrieve documents when necessary and ensure an efficient working system.

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Competences
28
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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information confidentiality

The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with confidential information and the risks of non-compliance.

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Cross-sector

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digitization

The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format. It creates a digital representation of the object without making in-kind changes to it.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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Sector-specific

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facilitate access to information

Prepare documents for archiving; ensure that the information can easily be accessed at all times.

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file documents

Create a filing system. Write a document catalogue. Label documents etc.

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perform records management

Manage the life-cycle of records of institutions, indivduals, corporate bodies, collections, oral history.

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respect data protection principles

Ensure that access to personal or institutional data conforms to the legal and ethical framework governing such access.

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Cross-sector

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ensure information transparency

Ensure that required or requested information is provided clearly and completely, in a manner which does not explicitly withhold information, to the public or requesting parties.

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ensure proper document management

Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.

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fill out forms

Fill out forms of a different nature with accurate information, legible calligraphy, and within a timely manner.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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organise business documents

Put together documents coming from the photocopier, the mail, or the daily operations of businesses.

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perform clerical duties

Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.

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use office systems

Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes administration of systems such as customer relationship management, vendor management, storage, and voicemail systems.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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health records management

The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of records.

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Cross-sector

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document sharing procedures

The internal procedures concerning the circulation of documents in large organisations.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

7 competences
develop classification systems

Organise archive or business records; develop classification systems to facilitate access to all information.

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keep promotions records

Keep records on sales information and distribution of materials. File reports on customer reactions to their employers' products and promotions; present these reports to their managers.

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keep records on sales

Keep records of the activities of the sales of products and services, tracking which products and services were sold when and maintaining customer records, in order to facilitate improvements in the sales department.

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keep stock records

Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.

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maintain museum records

Keep museum records current and in conformity with museum standards.

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maintain service record book

Maintain service record book, in which data related to the on-board time, activities, signatures of skippers, and other details are recorded.

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manage digital archives

Create and maintain computer archives and databases, incorporating latest developments in electronic information storage technology.

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Cross-sector

6 competences
digitise documents

Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.

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keep records of customer interaction

Recording details of inquiries, comments and complaints received from customers, as well as actions to be taken.

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liaise with typists

Give instructions to typists about the addressees, the appropriate format, the number of copies required, etc. for them to type the final documents.

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maintain records of maintenance interventions

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

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manage digital documents

Manage various data formats and files by naming, publishing, transforming and sharing files and documents and transforming file formats.

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use software for data preservation

Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.

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