Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: COSC5946C
Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5317 - Diploma of Financial Planning
Course Contact : Michael Elliot
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5519
Course Contact Email:michael.elliot@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and to produce complex documents.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
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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 |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will use MS Office Excel for this competency. Learning activities will include class-based discussions, demonstrations, practical exercises and observation 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.
Teaching Schedule
Induction Session
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
Students will be provided with feedback throughout the semester.
PLEASE NOTE: The teaching scheduled may be subject to change. Students will be advised via the Blackboard and student email of any changes.
Week |
Week Commencing | Content/Topic/Element of Competency | Assessment |
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6 July |
Introduction to the Course including:
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| 2 | 13 July |
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Consolidation Tasks 1 to 3 |
| 3 | 20 July |
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Demonstration of Techniques Assessments (Topics 1, 2.3) Feedback will be provided in the week after |
| 4 | 27 July |
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| 5 | 3 August |
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| 6 | 10 August |
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| 7 | 17 August |
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Demonstration of Techniques Assessment (Topics 4-8). In class assessment tasks Feedback will be provided in the following week |
| 8 | 24 August |
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| 31 Aug - 6 Sept | Mid Semester Break |
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| 9 | 7 September |
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| 10 | 14 September |
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| 11 | 21 September |
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| 12 | 28 September |
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Demonstration of Techniques Assessment (Topics 9-18). Final Assessment In class assessment tasks Workplace Scenario Feedback will be provided in the week after. |
| 13 | 5 October |
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| 14 | 12 October |
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| 15 | 19 October | Resits or Resubmissions |
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| 16 | 26 October |
Final Course Feedback It is essential and in the students best interest to attend this week in order to be given feedback and to finalise any shortcomings in the course. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Produce Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel 2013, Tilde Publishing and Distribution, 1st Ed. ISBN:978-0-7346-0854-3 . This book is available from the RMIT Bookshop |
978-0-7346-08 |
References
Other Resources
RMIT Library
myRMIT
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 tests, 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.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. You will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
Critical aspects of evidence
Evidence of the following is essential:
- Developing complex spreadsheets
- Developing graphical representations of data contained in spreadsheets
To be successful in ’Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets’ you must complete all 3 assessments. Once they have been completed and you have been deemed competent to industry standard, a grade will be applied.
TASK 1: Demonstration of Techniques (In class) - Due Week 3
You will complete an assessment in class and you will be required to demonstrate your techniques to your teacher.
TASK 2: Demonstration of techniques (In-class) - Due Week 7
You will complete an assessment in-class and will be required to demonstrate your techniques to your teacher.
TASK 3: Demonstration of Techniques (in class) - Week 12
You will complete an assessment in-class and will be required to demonstrate your techniques to your teacher
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via MyRMIT (BLACKBOARD) or hard copy, if required.
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 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 Ensure 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 circumstances 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
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent 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 the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as "competency-based training" (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based educational settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you pass that unit of competency.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognised against industry standards and employability skills.
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
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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 produce 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 software functions required to produce spreadsheets. 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 and safety.
3. Techniques and processes, technology skills and problem solving
You will demonstrate an understanding of the functions of spreadsheets 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 study and develop 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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