Course Title: Operate spreadsheet applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

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


 

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, worksheets
  • Videos
  • Presentation
  • Demonstrations


Teaching Schedule

Session # Week beginning  Topic Activities
1  10 February 2014  Introduction to Spreadsheet  Class activities
2  17 February 2014  Formatting spreadsheets  Assignment 1
3  24 February 2014  Formula  Class activities
4  3 March 2014  Format & Formula  Class activities
5  10 March 2014  Charts and Graphs  Assignment 2
6  17 March 2014  Objects  Class activities
7  24 March 2014  Printing  Class activities
8  31 March 2014  Mock exam  Class activities
9  7 April 2014  Revision & feedback  Class discussion
10  14 April 2014  Final Exam  Exam

IMPORTANT NOTE

The session topics are only a guideline and are subject to change.
All updates on assessments/assignments/resources will be updated and notified in class and/or on 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

  • Skills Demonstration (formative assesment) will be conducted throughout the duration of the course = 10%. 
     
  • Assignment 1 = 30%
  • Assignment 2 = 30%
  • Final Exam 30%

    Total 100%
     

Assignment 1 due on 3 March 2014
Assignment 2 due on 24 March 2014

For authentication purposes, the assignments and skills demonstration are rquired to be done during class times.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Important Assessment information

  • Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
  • Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
  • If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

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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