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ITIDAT1072A: Operate a spreadsheet application (advance)

ITIDAT1072A: Operate a spreadsheet application (advance)

Competency Descriptor:
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to perform
operations using advance features of a spreadsheet application and
applies to individuals operating in the information and
communication industry.

Competency Field: Information Technology

ELEMENT OF COMPETENCY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Create spreadsheets 1.1 Basic built in functions are appropriately employed.

1.2 Appropriate formulae are entered using relative and

absolute referencing where required.

1.3 Formulae are promptly corrected when standard error

messages occur.

1.4 Various tools are used appropriately during spreadsheet

development.

1.5 Data entries are copied or increased incrementally for

logical and clear presentation of information.

2. Customise spreadsheet 2.1 Page display modes, orientation and size are appropriately
environment adjusted to meet user requirements and/or special needs.

2.2 Toolbar is appropriately modified to meet user and

document uses.

3. Format spreadsheet 3.1 Selected format is correctly copied from another cell or
group of cells in the spreadsheet or from another active
spreadsheet.

3.2 Appropriate formatting tools are used as required within the

spreadsheet and/or individual cells.

3.3 The ability to identify, set, edit and test basic and
conditional cell validations is demonstrated.

3.4 Message boxes are created.

3.5 Insertion of headers and footers incorporating all necessary

information and formatting styles followed the correct
procedures.

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3.6 Document is saved in another format and in a format that is

appropriate for posting to a web site.

4. Incorporate objects and 4.1 Objects are imported to and manipulated within a
charts in spreadsheets spreadsheet using the correct procedures.

4.2 Spreadsheet data is clearly displayed in different charts.

4.3 Charts are appropriately modified for formatting purposes.

5. Sort and Lookup Records 5.1 Basic and advanced sorting options are used.

5.2 Lookup functions to return values from search table are

used.

5.3 Scenarios are created and worked with.

6. Create nested functions and 6.1 Nested functions are created, edited and copied.
macros

6.2 Macros are created, edited and executed.

RANGE STATEMENT
This unit applies to the activities associated with the essential operations linked to the operations of
advance features of spreadsheet applications and applies to individuals in the information and
communication industry.

Hardware may include but not limited to: Software may include but not limited to:

 personal computer  Microsoft Excel

 networked system  Lotus 123
 printer

Formatting may include: Data may include:

 margins  numeral
 indentations  text
 page layout  images
 orientation  objects

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Mathematical formulae may include:

 average
 interest
 multiply
 divide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency is to be demonstrated by the ability to complete basic operations associated with the
advanced features of a spreadsheet application in accordance with the performance criteria and the
range listed within the range of variable statements.

(1.) Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:

 creating spread sheets

 insertion of correct data
 use appropriate formulae
 formatting and modifications done to specifications
 create nested functions and macros
 correct interpretation of job specifications

(2.) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units

 ITICOR0231A Operate a personal computer

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(3.) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Skills
Knowledge of: The ability to:

 basic technical terminology in relation  create spreadsheets

to reading help files and prompts  format and modify worksheets
 log-in procedures relating to  apply mathematical formulae
accessing a PC  customise settings
 types of software
 basic mathematics
 formatting functions of software
 nested functions and macros

(4.) Resource Implications

The following resources should be provided:

 actual workplace or simulated environment

 personal computer/network
 printer

(5.) Method of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular
checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team .

Competencies in this unit may be determined concurrently. Assessment must be in accordance

with the performance criteria.

(6.) Context of Assessment

This unit may be assessed on or off the job. Assessment should include practical demonstration
either in the workplace or through a simulation. A range of methods to assess underpinning
knowledge should support this.

Simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace.

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CRITICAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Three levels of performance denote level of competency required to perform a task. These levels do not
relate to the NCTVET Qualification Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency
that underpin effective workplace practices.

Levels of Competency
Level 1. Level 2. Level 3.
 Carries out established  Manages process  Establishes principles and
processes  Selects the criteria for procedures
 Makes judgement of the evaluation process  Evaluates and reshapes
quality using given process
criteria  Establishes criteria for
evaluation

Collect, analyse and organise information Level 2

Communicate ideas and information Level 2
Plan and organise activities Level 2
Work with others and in team Level -
Use mathematical ideas and techniques Level 2
Solve problems Level 2
Use technology Level 2

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Critical Employability Skills.

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