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
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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 |
Element: |
2. Customise basic settings |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Adjust page layout to meet user requirements or special needs |
Element: |
3. Format spreadsheet |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use formatting features as required |
Element: |
4. Incorporate object and chart in spreadsheet |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Import an object into an active spreadsheet |
Element: |
5. Print spreadsheet |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Preview spreadsheet in print preview mode |
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
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:
- Assignments
- 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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