Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: COSC6185C

Course Title: Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Important Information:

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School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5375 - Diploma of Business Administration

Course Contact: Allan Maree

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1601

Course Contact Email: allan.maree@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.  It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who require skills in creation of complex spreadsheets to store and retrieve data. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be independently responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets relevant to their own work roles.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Element:

1. Prepare to develop spreadsheet

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Adhere to ergonomic, work organisation and occupational health and safety requirements

1.2 Use energy and resource conservation techniques to minimise wastage

1.3 Identify spreadsheet task requirements in relation to data entry, storage, output and presentation

Element:

2. Develop a linked spreadsheet solution

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Ensure spreadsheet design suits purpose, audience and information requirements of task

2.2 Ensure spreadsheet design enhances readability and appearance, and meets organisational and task requirements for style and layout

2.3 Use style sheets and automatic functions to ensure consistency of design and layout

Element:

3 Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Ensure data is entered, checked and amended to maintain consistency of design and layout, in accordance with organisational and task requirements

3.2 Format spreadsheet using software functions to adjust page and cell layout to meet information requirements, in accordance with organisational style and presentation requirements

3.3 Ensure formulae are tested and used to confirm output meets task requirements, in consultation with appropriate personnel as required

3.4 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with spreadsheet design and production

Element:

4. Use spreadsheets

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select chart type and design that enables valid representation of numerical data, and meets organisational and task requirements

4.2 Create charts using appropriate data range in spreadsheet

4.3 Modify chart type and layout using formatting features

Element:

5. Represent numerical data in graphic form

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Preview, adjust and print spreadsheet and any accompanying charts, in accordance with task requirements

5.2 Ensure data input meets designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy

5.3 Name and store spreadsheet in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without data loss/damage

Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities

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

It applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision.


Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


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Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • follow organisational and safe work practices including:
    • ergonomic requirements
    • energy and resource conservation techniques
  • adhere to organisational requirements for:
    • ensuring consistency of style, design and layout
    • saving and printing documents within designated timelines
    • naming and storing documents
  • adhere to identified or task requirements when producing documents including:
    • editing macros and automating some tasks
    • using appropriate templates
    • creating graphs to represent data
  • resolve issues by referring to user documentation and online help
  • use appropriate data storage options
  • evaluate tasks to improve efficiency
  • apply knowledge of functions and features of contemporary computer applications
  • communicate with relevant personnel

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • explain advanced functions of spreadsheet software applications
  • describe impact of formatting and design on presentation and readability of data
  • explain organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the information and communications technology – IT use field of work and include access to:

  • organisational policies and procedures
  • relevant workplace documentation and resources
  • industry software packages and user instructions.

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

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

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Assessment Matrix

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