Course Title: Operate spreadsheet applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

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

David Brian Thomas

david.thomas2@rmit.edu.au

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
Videos
Presentation
Demonstrations


Teaching Schedule

ClassStart of WeekTopicsNotes
1 6 jul Introduction Class Demonstrations
2 13 jul Formatting and Presentation Assignment 1
3 20 jul Formulae Assignment 1
4 27 jul Graphs Class Activities
5 3 aug Formatting Charts Assiignment 2
6 10 aug Objects and Images Assignment 2
7 17 aug Printing and Page Setup Class Activities
8 24 aug Errors and Data Analysis Class Activities

31 aug Mid Semester Break No Class
9 7 sep Revision Class Activities
10 14 sep Final Assessment Final assessment during class time


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring

· English-English dictionary (We ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
· Thesaurus
· Display folder with plastic sleeves
· Highlighter pens
· Notebook or loose leaf paper
· Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
· USB (Memory stick)


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will consist of:

  1. Assignments
  2. Final assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Summary is outlined below

Assignment 1 due on 12 March
Assignment 2 due on 9 April
Final assessment to be completed in class on 04 May
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work

Assessments will take place throughout the course.
Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis.

The assignment will be completed both in and out of class.
Final assessment will be completed in class during class times.

Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given class activities to assist you with your assignments.

Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work


Assessment Matrix

To successfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject on at least two occasions.

Other Information

This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

All assessment types must be passed (theory and prac). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac component).
APPLICATION FOR 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 online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
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.

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