Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: COSC5884C

Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets

School: 650T TAFE Business

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4114 - Certificate IV in Business Administration

Course Contact : Janet Mc Donald

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5134

Course Contact Email: janet.mcdonald@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 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:	BSBADM404A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Element:	Develop a linked spreadsheet solution
Performance Criteria:	Task is analysed and specifications for spreadsheets are determined. Organisational and task requirements in relation to data entry, storage, output, reporting and presentation requirements are identified. Spreadsheet design utilises software functions and formulae to meet identified requirements. Spreadsheets are linked in accordance with software procedures. Cells are formatted and data attributes assigned with relative and/or absolute cell references used in accordance with the task specifications. Formulae are tested to confirm output meets task requirements.
Element:	Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation
Performance Criteria:	Tasks are evaluated to identify those where automation would increase efficiency. Macros are created, used and edited to fulfil the requirements of the task and automate spreadsheet operation. Templates are developed, edited and used to ensure consistency of design and layout for forms and reports in accordance with organisational requirements.
Element:	Represent numerical data in graphic form
Performance Criteria:	Style of graph is determined to meet specified requirements and spreadsheet data is manipulated if necessary to suit graph requirements. Graphs are created with labels and titles from numberical data contained in a spreadsheet file. Graph is saved, viewed and printed within designated timelines.
Element:	Use safe work practices
Performance Criteria:	Workplace furniture and equipment are adjusted to suit the ergonimic requirements of the user. Work organisation meets organisational and statutory requirements for computer operation. Energy and resource conservation techniques are used to minimise wastage in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.
Element:	Use spreadsheets
Performance Criteria:	Data is entered, checked and amended in accordance with organisational and task requirements. Data is imported/exported between compatible spreadsheets and host documents adjusted in accordance with software and system procedures. Manuals, user documentation and on-liine help are used to overcome problems with spreadsheet design and production. Spreadsheet is previewed, adjusted and printed in accordance with organisational and task requirements. Spreadsheet is named and stored, in accordance with organisational requirements and the application exited without data loss/damage.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activites will include class based exercises, demonstrations and observations in order to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.

Teaching Schedule

Week beginning	Content	Requirements
Week 1 - 9 Feb	Introduction; Course guide and assessments; Chapter 15 - General Computer usage; Required files  Review - Excel Basics
Week 2 - 16 Feb	Chapter 1 - Printing Techniques & Practice Exercise 1 Chapter 2 - Charting & Practice Exercise 2	Text & Printing credits
Week 3 - 23 Feb	Chapter 3 - Charting Techniques & Practice Exercise 3 Consolidation Exercise 1 Chapter 4 - Logical Functions	Text
Week 4 - 2 Mar	Assessment Chapter 4 - Logical Functions & Practice Exercise 4 Chapter 5 - Maths Functions	Text & Printing Credits
Week 5 - 9 Mar	Chapter 5 - Maths Functions & Practice Exercise 5 Chapter 6 - Statistical Functions	Text
Week 6 - 16 Mar	Chapter 6 - Statistical Functions & Practice Exercise 6 Consolidation Exercise 2 Chapter 7 - Financial Functions	Text
Week 7 - 23 Mar	Chapter 7 - Financial Functions & Practice Exercise 7 Chapter 8 - Date & Time Functions & Practice Exercise 8	Text
Week 8 - 30 Mar	Chapter 9 - Lookup functions & Practice Exercise 9 Consolidation Exercise 3	Text
Week 9 - 6 April	Chapter 10 - Linking Workbooks & Practice Exercise 10 Chapter 11 - Templates & Practice Exercise 11	Text
	Mid Semester Break 9 to 15 April
Week 10 - 20 April	Chapter 12 - Importing & Exporting & Practice Exercise 12 Consolidation Exercise 4	Text
Week 11 - 27 April	Chapter 13 - Recorded Macros & Practice Exercise 13	Text
Week 12 - 4 May	Chapter 14 - Recorder Workshop & Practice Exercise 14 Consoldiation Exercise 5	Text
Week 13 - 11 May	Assessment	Text & Printing credits
Week 14 - 18 May	Integrated Assignment Task 1-2	Text
Week 15 - 25 May	Integrated Assignment Task 3-4	Text
Week 16 - 1 June	Final Assessment	Text & Printing credits
Week 17 - 8 June	Special Consideration Assessments	Text & Printing credits
Week 18 - 15 June	Review & Feedback

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

BSBADM404A Develop & Use Compex Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2003, Learning Guide & Study Guides,  Watsonia Publishing

1740078756

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods: class exercises, homework, practical project and tests. 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. In addition to the assessments, formative feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course

Learning activities will include class-based discussions, exercises, reading and reflection on various activities, in order to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

Week 4 - Assessment of element of competency - Represent numerical data in graphic form (10%)

Students will complete a number of documents which focus on both the practical and theory component of developing and using complex spreadsheets. The assessment will be run under test conditions and is open book.

Week 13 - Assessment of element of competency - Develop a linked spreadsheet solution, Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation, Use spreadsheets and Use safe work practices (40%)

Students will complete a number of documents which focus on both the practical and theory component of developing and using complex spreadsheets. The assessment will be run under test conditions and is open book.

Week 16 - Assessment of all elements of competency (50%)

Students will complete a number of documents which focus on the practical component of developing and using complex spreadsheets. The asessment is open book and will be run under test conditions.

Assessment Matrix

Competency	Week 4	Week 13	Week 16
Use safe work practices		Yes	Yes
Develop a linked spreadsheet solution		Yes	Yes
Automate & Standardise spreadsheet operation		Yes	Yes
Use spreadsheets		Yes	Yes
Represent numberical data in graphic form	Yes	Yes	Yes

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