- ICAU1130B - Operate a spreadsheet application
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICAU1130B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a spreadsheet application
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | ICAU1130B - Operate a spreadsheet application |
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Description | This unit defines the competency required to correctly operate spreadsheet applications and perform basic operations.The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:ICAU1128B Operate a personal computerICAU1129B Operate a word processing applicationICAU1131B Operate a database applicationICAU1132B Operate a presentation packageNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Create spreadsheets |
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Element: Customise basic settings |
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Element: Format spreadsheet |
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Element: Incorporate object and chart in spreadsheet |
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Element: Print spreadsheet |
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: Assessment must confirm ability to complete basic operations associated with creating, formatting, saving and printing a spreadsheet, including creating basic formulas and working with objects and charts. To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to: Personal computer Printer Mouse and keyboard Monitor Basic software Documents or information containing data suitable for creating spreadsheets |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | An individual demonstrating this competency may use pre-existing data (e.g. documents, spreadsheet data, data from database tables) or create new data when creating and manipulating spreadsheets. The use of spreadsheets for business and mathematical applications is widespread. In some cases, spreadsheets can operate as sophisticated computerised ledgers and enable the collation, manipulation and presentation of complex data. The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities many of which may be routine and predictable. Assessment must ensure Applications may include a variety of employment related skills including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. They may also include participation in a team or work group. |
Method of assessment | The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1. Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency. Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer ICAU1129B Operate a word processing application ICAU1131B Operate a database application ICAU1132B Operate a presentation package An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to: Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas Demonstrate basic practical skills, such as the use of relevant tools Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction Receive and pass on messages and information Maintain knowledge of industry products and services |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Low-level decision making in relation to creating and manipulating spreadsheet data Reading and writing at a level where basic workplace documents are understood Clear and precise communication Interpretation of user manuals |
Required knowledge |
Logging in procedures relating to accessing a PC Basic mathematics Basic technical terminology in relation to reading help files and prompts |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Tools may include: | help search and replace spell check undo simple formatting tools |
Edit may include but is not limited to: | add select copy paste delete move |
Data may include: | text or symbols added to the document |
Layout may include but is not limited to: | display modes orientation size |
Toolbars may contain: | buttons menus a combination of both |
Fontsettings may include: | type size colour |
Alignment may be: | left centred right justified |
Formatting features may include: | italics bold underline hyphenation |
Formatting tools | Menu commands within the application, such as: help, search and replace, spell check, undo, cut, copy, paste. |
Format | Saving the spreadsheet as another type of document, such as: HTML, XML, comma separated values or text. |
Disk may include but are not limited to: | disks CDs CD-RW (Compact Discs-Read Write) DVD RW zip disks solid state hard drives |
Object | Any item that can be inserted into the spreadsheet, such as: other documents, pictures and sound. |
Appropriate person may include: | supervisor teacher authorised business representative client |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Open spreadsheet application and create/open spreadsheet file and enter numbers, text and symbols into cells according to information requirements | |||
Enter simple formulas using cell referencing where required | |||
Correct formulas when error messages occur | |||
Use a range of common tools during spreadsheet development | |||
Edit columns and rows within the spreadsheet | |||
Use the auto-fill function to increment data where required | |||
Save spreadsheet to correct directory or folder | |||
Adjust page layout to meet user requirements or special needs | |||
Open and view different toolbars | |||
Change fontsettings so they are appropriate for the purpose of the document | |||
Change alignment options and line spacing according to spreadsheet formattingfeatures | |||
Format cell to display different styles as required | |||
Modify margin sizes to suit the purpose of the spreadsheets | |||
View multiple spreadsheets concurrently | |||
Use formatting features as required | |||
Copy selected formattingfeatures from another cell in the spreadsheet or from another active spreadsheet | |||
Use formattingtools as required within the spreadsheet | |||
Align information in a selected cell as required | |||
Insert headers and footers using formattingfeatures | |||
Save spreadsheet in another format | |||
Save and close spreadsheet to disk | |||
Import an object into an active spreadsheet | |||
Manipulate imported object by using formattingfeatures | |||
Create a chart using selected data in the spreadsheet | |||
Display selected data in a different chart | |||
Modify chart using formatting features | |||
Preview spreadsheet in print preview mode | |||
Select basic printer options | |||
Print spreadsheet or selected part of spreadsheet | |||
Submit the spreadsheet to the appropriate person for approval or feedback |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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