Course Title: Operate spreadsheet applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: OFFC5301C

Course Title: Operate spreadsheet applications

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4327 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Melanie Kyle

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: melanie.kyle@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jaishree Ravindran - Teacher
Email
jaishree.ravindran@rmit.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9925 4932


Patricia Newstead - Program Manager
Email Patricia.Newstead@rmit.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9925 4932

Nominal Hours: 30

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

Not applicable.

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate spreadsheet applications and perform basic operations, including creating and formatting spreadsheet data, incorporating charts and objects, and customising and printing spreadsheets.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICAICT105A Operate spreadsheet applications

Element:

1. Create spreadsheets

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Open spreadsheet application, create spreadsheet files and enter numbers, text and symbols into cells according to information requirements
1.2 Enter simple formulas and functions using cell referencing where required
1.3 Correct formulas when error messages occur
1.4 Use a range of common tools during spreadsheet development
1.5 Edit columns and rows within the spreadsheet
1.6 Use the auto-fill function to increment data where required
1.7 Save spreadsheet to directory or folder
 

Element:

2. Customise basic settings

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Adjust page layout to meet user requirements or special needs
2.2 Open and view different toolbars
2.3 Change font settings so that they are appropriate for the purpose of the document
2.4 Change alignment options and line spacing according to spreadsheet formatting features
2.5 Format cell to display different styles as required
2.6 Modify margin sizes to suit the purpose of the spreadsheets
2.7 View multiple spreadsheets concurrently
 

Element:

3. Format spreadsheet

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use formatting features as required
3.2 Copy selected formatting features from another cell in the spreadsheet or from another active spreadsheet
3.3 Use formatting tools as required within the spreadsheet
3.4 Align information in a selected cell as required
3.5 Insert headers and footers using formatting features
3.6 Save spreadsheet in another format
3.7 Save and close spreadsheet to storage device
 

Element:

4. Incorporate object and chart in spreadsheet

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Import an object into an active spreadsheet
4.2 Manipulate imported object by using formatting features
4.3 Create a chart using selected data in the spreadsheet
4.4 Display selected data in a different chart
4.5 Modify chart using formatting features
 

Element:

5. Print spreadsheet

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Preview spreadsheet in print preview mode
5.2 Select basic printer options
5.3 Print spreadsheet or selected part of spreadsheet
5.4 Submit the spreadsheet to appropriate person for approval or feedback
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

  • Class activities - discussions, handouts
  • Videos
  • Presentation
  • Demonstrations


Teaching Schedule

Session # Date  Topic Activities
1 08 July 2013  Introduction to Spreadsheet Class activities
2 15 July 2013  Formatting spreadsheets Class activities
3 22 July 2013  Formula Class activities
4 29 July 2013  Format & Formula  Class activities
5 05 August 2013  Charts and Graphs  Class activities
6 12 August 2013  Objects  Class activities
7 19 August 2013  Print Preview  Class activities
8 26 August 2013  Printing  Class activities
9 02 September 2013  Revision & Final Session  Class discussion

IMPORTANT NOTE
The sessions are only a guideline and are subject to change. All updates on assessments, assignments, and class resources will be updated and notified via Blackboard.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Excel 2010 Training in Lynda.com


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will consist of:

  1. Assignments
  2. Final assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Summary is outlined below

  • Class Activities from Sessions 1 to 9 = 20%.  All class activities are done in class.
  • Best of 3 Assessment Tasks (each 20%) = 60%
  • Project Work 20%
    Total 100%
     

Class Activities from Session 1-4 due on 29 July 2013
Class Activities from Session 5 due on 5 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 6 due on 12 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 7 due on 19 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 8 due on 26 August 2013
Class Activities from Session 9 due on 02 September 2013

Assessment Task 1 due on 31 July 2013
Assessment Task 2 due on 07 August 2013
Assessment Task 3 due on 14 August 2013
Assessment Task 4 due on 21 August 2013
Assessment Task 5 due on 28 August 2013
Best of 3 Assessment Tasks will be calculated for the final results.

Project 1 due on 2 September 2013


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Note: This course will contribute to your grade average result in the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (Science) qualification. Please note that you must achieve a CREDIT average across the program to be granted a guaranteed pathway in the following programs.
Diploma of Nursing (subject to passing the VETASSESS)
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Diploma of Technology (Pathology Testing)
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Diploma of Dental Technology.
 

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