Required skills

Lowlevel 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 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 preexisting data eg 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 broadbased induction skills andor 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 ICA Section

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 andor 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

ICAUB Operate a personal computer

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAUB Operate a word processing application

ICAU1129B Operate a word processing application

ICAUB Operate a database application

ICAU1131B Operate a database application

ICAUB Operate a presentation package

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

Tools may include:

Edit may include but is not limited to:

Data may include:

Layout may include but is not limited to:

Toolbars may contain:

Fontsettings may include:

Alignment may be:

Formatting features may include:

Formatting tools

Format

Disk may include but are not limited to:

Object

Appropriate person may include: