Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COSC5946C
Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4223 - Certificate IV in Business Administration
Course Contact : Sylvia Baroutis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-5469
Course Contact Email:sylvia.baroutis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gary Brown
gary.brown@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the use of spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce usable complex documents.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop spreadsheet |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Organise personal work environment in accordance with ergonomic requirements |
Element: |
2. Develop a linked spreadsheet solution |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Utilise spreadsheet design software functions and formulae to meet identified requirements |
Element: |
3. Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate tasks to identify those where automation would increase efficiency |
Element: |
4. Use spreadsheets |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Enter, check and amend data in accordance with organisational and task requirements |
Element: |
5. Represent numerical data in graphic form |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Determine style of graph to meet specified requirements and manipulate spreadsheet data if necessary to suit graph requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will use MS Office Excel 2010 for this competency. Learning activities will include class-based discussions, demonstrations, practical exercises and observations in order to develop competency, including the underpinning skills and knowledge. In addition to the assessments, formative feedback is provided to students throughout the duration of the course.
Some learning activities will include a self-directed approach. Self-directed learning refers to organised teacher-directed learning activities that you will undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students.
This unit contains employability skills.
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following: • Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
o Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
o Assessment of current skills and knowledge
• Competency/Grading Criteria
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions
• Feedback
• Privacy
• Submission requirements
• Resubmission policy
• Where to get support
• Student responsibilities
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week commencing | Content/Topic/Element of Competency | Assessment |
1 | 09 February |
Prepare to develop spreadsheet Occupational Health & Safety Electronic file management, Backup procedures, Protecting data, Using Manuals, Copyright; Work Request Forms, Communication |
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2 | 16 February |
Prepare to develop spreadsheet Spreadsheet Design, What Makes a Good Spreadsheet? Spreadsheet Documentation, Using Spreadsheets to Solve Problems, Working with Scenarios Section 1: Borders and Shading, Copying and Moving Data Series |
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3 | 23 February |
Develop a linked spreadsheet solution Section 2: Easy Functions, Formula Auditing, Help and Hyperlinks |
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4. | 02 March |
Represent numerical data in graphic form Section 3: Charts, Pie Charts, Quick Charts |
Portfolio item due |
5. | 09 March |
Represent numerical data in graphic form Section 3: Charts, Pie Charts, Quick Charts |
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6. | 16 March |
Develop a linked spreadsheet solution Section 4: Names; Multiple Worksheets, Linking workbooks, Consolidating Data |
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7. | 23 March |
Develop a linked spreadsheet solution Section 4: Names, Multiple Worksheets, Linking Workbooks, Consolidating Data |
Portfolio item due |
8a. |
Online class 30 March |
Use spreadsheets Section 5: Functions, Data Tables, Array Formulas Online days 30 March, 31 March, 01 April |
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02-08 April |
Mid-semester break 02-08 April |
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8b. | 09 April | Use spreadsheets
Section 5: Functions, Data Tables, Array Formulas Online days 09 April, 10 April |
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9. | 13 April |
Use spreadsheets Section 5: Functions, Data Tables, Array Formulas |
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10. | 20 April |
Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation Section 6: Data Analysis, Data Validation, Macros, Cell Protection, Templates |
Portfolio item due |
11. | 27 April |
Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation Section 6: Data Analysis, Data Validation, Macros, Cell Protection, Templates |
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12. |
Online class 04 May |
Revision - Online class |
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13. | 11 May | Revision | |
14. | 18 May | Final Portfolio due | |
15. | 25 May | Review | Supervised in-class open book demonstration of techniques |
16. | 01 June | Interviews/Re-submissions if required | |
17. | 08 June | Interviews/Re-submissions if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Develop and use complex spreadsheets (Excel 2010) BSBITU402A. upgraded Cheryl Price & Julia Wix version, Software Publications 2011 |
9781921780783 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework, assignments, group and/or individual projects, in class exercises, written and practical assessments, problem solving exercises, presentations, direct observation of actual and simulated work practice, presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files, review of products produced through work-based or course activities.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
 developing complex spreadsheets
 developing graphical representations of data contained in spreadsheets.
TASK 1: Portfolio of Evidence - Due Weeks 4, 7, 10 with Final Portfolio due Week 14
You will complete and print copies of activities/exercises completed in class and marked by your teacher in Weeks 4, 7 and 10. The final portfolio will be submitted to your teacher in class in Week 14.
TASK 2: In-class open book assignment/demonstration of techniques/test - Due Week 15
The final in-class open book assessment will be taken under supervised conditions. This assessment will cover all topics/elements of competency/performance criteria covered in class in the previous 14 weeks. (All topics to be demonstrated in this assessment can be found in your textbook.)
Submission requirements
You should:
Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date
Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks (hard copy and soft copy)
When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on Blackboard.
Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. "For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Esnure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by cirumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is "CAG".
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about cirumstances under which the assessment arrangement might be granted please access the following website:
More information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency)
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Graded assessment criteria - when your work is assessed the following criteria are used:
1. Level of independence, initiative, enterprise and performance of the work task
You will need to show that you can use initiative, enterprise and accepted performance to produce the exercises and activities on a weekly basis. After receiving feedback from your teacher, you will need to show that you have improved your skills, based on the feedback given.
2. Demonstrated breadth of underpinning knowledge and a willingness to continue learning
You will identify the underpinning knowledge/skills required to develop and use complex spreadsheets. In particular you should demonstrate literacy skills in being able to interpret and follow instructions in the self-paced textbook and undertake backup procedures in order to protect the security of your work. In addition, you will need to demonstrate a variety of strategies to be able to plan and review your own work, including proofreading and editing skills to check for the accuracy and consistency of information. You will also need to demonstrate numeracy skills when developing and using the spreadsheets as well as an understanding of advanced software functions of Excel 2010. You should identify any gaps in your knowledge/skills and demonstrate a willingness to continue learning by actively seeking assistance from your teacher in the first instance. You will need to demonstrate your understanding of relevant legislation, standards and codes that may affect business operations, such as: anti-discrimination legislation, ethical principles, codes of practice and occupational health & safety.
3. Techniques and processes, technology skills and problem solving
You will demonstrate an understanding of advanced functions of spreadsheet software functions as these apply in a business context.
4. Work organisation, planning and self-management
You will demonstrate your organisational skills by ensuring you attend classes and bring all resources required to learn the required skills, for example textbooks, notes and any other required resources. You will also complete the self-paced exercises and activities in a timely manner. as far as practicable, produce these when requested to your teacher, in the weeks when these become due.
5. Communication, people networking, language and interpersonal skills and teamwork
You will communicate in a manner suitable for a business environment while in class. You will be aware of others needs and maintain a respectful manner when communicating with both teachers and your peers.
Assessment Matrix
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