Data Entry Operator

Data Entry Operators input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sectors to enter customer and sales information into the company CRM, process debtors/creditors, and maintain databases of financial records, students, inventory, company assets.

As a Data Entry Operator, you will be collating and filing source documents, ensuring the integrity of data through back-ups and security tests, running reports for senior analysts and managers, resolving discrepancies, and following up missing information. The focus of your job is fast keyboarding and accurate data processing.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a data entry operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology

On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$2,880 - $7,277
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT20120

Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,930
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator
FSK10119

Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways (Digital Literacy Skill Set)

Traineeship
5 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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BSB10120

Certificate I in Workplace Skills (Business Administration)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB20120

Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Business Administration)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
39289QLD

Certificate II in Core skills for Employment and Training - Numeracy

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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