Course Title: Design and produce spreadsheets

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: OFFC5352C

Course Title: Design and produce spreadsheets

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4435 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Coordinator and teacher: Meetu Aggarwal

Phone: +61 3 9925 1621

E-mail: 

meetu.aggarwal@rmit.edu.au

Contact hours (appointment only):

Mon to Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm

 

Nominal Hours: 35

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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.

The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. These individuals are generally required to have intermediate knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets

Element:

1. Select and prepare resources

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify task purpose and audience 1.2 Identify task requirements according to data entry, storage, output, timeline and presentation format 1.3 Select most appropriate application to produce spreadsheet, according to available resources and organisational policies and procedures

Element:

2. Plan spreadsheet design

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design spreadsheet design to suit purpose, audience and information requirements of task 2.2 Confirm spreadsheet is designed to enhance readability and appearance, and is in accordance with organisational and task requirements 2.3 Use available application functions and confirm consistency of design and layout, adhering to organisational and task requirements

Element:

3. Create spreadsheet

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Enter data, check and amend to maintain consistency of design and layout, in accordance with organisational and task requirements 3.2 Format spreadsheet using application functions, according to organisational policies and procedures and presentation requirements 3.3 Consult with relevant stakeholders and confirm formulae are tested and output meets task requirements 3.4 Use required help functions and action issues as required

Element:

4. Produce charts

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select chart type and design that offers analysis of numerical data, and meets organisational and task requirements 4.2 Create charts using required data range in spreadsheet 4.3 Modify chart type and layout using formatting features, adhering to organisational and task requirements

Element:

5. Finalise and present spreadsheets

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review and edit final spreadsheet and accompanying charts, and prepare for delivery according to task requirements 5.2 Deliver document to required stakeholders according to organisational requirements, policies and procedures 5.3 Name and store spreadsheet according to organisational requirements and exit application

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students will be introduced to MS Excel, which will be supported by practical illustrations. Students will complete exercises to reinforce their understanding of the material. Solutions will be available on the learning hub.


Teaching Schedule

Week

  

Week Commencing

  

Topics

  

Assessment/ Quiz

  

1

  

 23/09/24

  

Chapter 1 Using Computers in the Workplace

•         Office Equipment

•         Data Storage.

•         Safe Work Strategies

•         Workplace Protocols

•         Introduction to Microsoft Excel

•         Alternatives to Microsoft Excel

  

Online Quiz 1

  

2

  

 30/09/24

  

Chapter 2 Create Spreadsheets

•         Plan Spreadsheet Design

•         Spreadsheet Information Requirements 

•         Spreadsheet Style and Layout Requirements

•         Style Sheets and Automatic Functions

  

 

  

3

  

 07/10/24

  

Chapter 2 Create Spreadsheets 

•         Style Sheets and Automatic Functions

  

Online Quiz 2

 

  

4

  

 14/10/24

  

Chapter 3 Use Spreadsheets

•         Enter, Check and Amend Data

•         Format Spreadsheet, Adjust Layout 

  

 

  

5

  

 21/10/24

  

Chapter 3 Use Spreadsheets 

•         Format Spreadsheet, Adjust Layout 

•         Test Formulas to Confirm Output

•         Overcome Problems with Spreadsheet Design and Production

Discussion on Assessment

  

 

  

6

  

 28/10/24

  

Chapter 4 Produce Charts

•         Select the Appropriate Chart Type and Design

•         Create Charts Using Appropriate Data Ranges

•         Modify Chart Type and Layout

Pitstop 1 – Assessment 

  

 

  

7

  

 04/11/24

  

Chapter 5 Finalise Spreadsheets 

•         Preview, Adjust and Print Spreadsheets and Charts

•         Deliver Documents to Required Stakeholders

•         Name and Store Spreadsheet

Pitstop 2– Assessment

  

Assessment Due

  

 

  

 

  

Mid-semester break

  

29 March to 7 April 2024

  

8

  

11/11/24

  

Assessment Feedback & Resubmission

  

 

  

9

  

18/11/24

  

Final week to submit all assessments, re-submissions if required.

  

 

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Design and Produce Spreadsheets by Simon Thomas 2nd Edition (January, 2022)

978-1-76073-256-1

References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • plan, design, produce and finalise a spreadsheet on at least four occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • produce spreadsheet documents that align to document purpose and appropriate to target audience
  • design spreadsheets using:
  • formulas and functions with:
  • addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
  • brackets
  • design spreadsheets that address a range of data and organisational requirements
  • use software functions to create spreadsheets that adhere to organisational requirements relating to style and presentation
  • use relevant help functions to rectify document issues
  • produce spreadsheet document in appropriate format for review, including ability to create and modify intermediate-level charts that analyse the dataset.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • key elements of formatting of spreadsheets appropriate to workplace documents, including the ability to calculate:
  • sum totals
  • averages
  • counts of values
  • key features of spreadsheet applications, both cloud-based and non-cloud based
  • key features of organisational guidelines on spreadsheet design and use
  • organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and sustainability in relation to spreadsheet production.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • industry software/applications for producing spreadsheets
  • digital device user information
  • relevant legislation and codes of practice
  • relevant organisational policies and procedures
  • workplace documentation and resources, including style guide.

 

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.


Assessment Tasks

Students MUST successfully complete the below mentioned assessment task and gain competency in order to pass this course.

Assessment - Due date: Week 7

This assessment task is the first and only assessment task that you must successfully complete to be deemed competent in this course. In this task you will develop a spreadsheet suite for a client on behalf of 'Complete Business Services (Pty Ltd)'.

Completing this assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to develop spreadsheets using spreadsheet applications in line with specified organisational requirements, policies, and procedures.

Students can be asked to reproduce any assessment piece in front of the teacher.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS under Assignments.

All assessments will utilise a competency-based model and will be deemed as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.

Other Information

Submission Requirements You should: Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy) When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group  work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.  Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.     Late Submission Procedures You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates. If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.   More Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work(https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/studentessentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work) Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.   More Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/special-consideration)   Resubmissions (VE Programs): If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest result you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CA”.   If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.   Adjustments to Assessment In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:   More Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment)   Marking Guide (Competency): You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.  You will achieve one of the following results:   Final results table: CA    Competency Achieved NYC  Not Yet Competent DNS  Did Not Submit for assessment                

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