Topic 7 - Outgoing Mail - An Introduction

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Task 6

Activity J

 

 

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Processing Outgoing Mail

 

There are 3 stages in the process for outgoing mail

 

1. Collecting Outgoing Mail 2. Processing Outgoing Mail 3. Dispatching Mail
  • Mail is collected either from individuals if a small organisation or a central location for a large organisation

  • is collected at a regular time

  • mail is secure

  • items are prepared for postage - some equipment will be needed to do this. eg: stamps, envelopes, glue, adhesive tape, scales

  • envelopes will need to be addressed properly

  • mail will be sorted and entered in the register

  • parcels will need to be prepared

  • postage needs to be calculated

  • choice of mail service relates to the type of mail. eg: urgent, cost, size and weight

Now tryActivity J

This is the end of Topic 7.  Now try Topic 8