APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 107 Computer Information Systems

Program: 31-107-4 Data Entry Operations

Consultant: Mike Tokheim

Date Prepared: February 2000

District(s): Madison

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Data Entry Operator/Clerk

Data Assistant

Information Specialist/Assistant

Computer Operator

Technical Support Specialist

Lead Operator

Data Entry Supervisor

Operations Supervisor/Manager

Database Administrator

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Enter data onto diskettes, tape, or other computer medium.

Enter data into a computer system by use of CRT's worksheets, plus/or terminals

Verify data which has been entered.

Monitor computer system activity via the system/operator's console

Operate computer-related equipment, e.g., printers, tape drivers, modems, communication lines, etc.

Resolve and document computer system problems.

Schedule computer jobs and distribute output.

Maintain inventory of computer supplies.

Review output for purposes of quality control.

Enforce security of computer room and related areas.

Document job procedures.

Enter commands through the system/operator's console to direct system activity and user questions.

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA

Computer Programmer

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS

None