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Evidence Guide: ICAU1130B - Operate a spreadsheet application

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ICAU1130B - Operate a spreadsheet application

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Create spreadsheets

  1. Open spreadsheet application and create/open spreadsheet file and enter numbers, text and symbols into cells according to information requirements
  2. Enter simple formulas using cell referencing where required
  3. Correct formulas when error messages occur
  4. Use a range of common tools during spreadsheet development
  5. Edit columns and rows within the spreadsheet
  6. Use the auto-fill function to increment data where required
  7. Save spreadsheet to correct directory or folder
Open spreadsheet application and create/open spreadsheet file and enter numbers, text and symbols into cells according to information requirements

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Enter simple formulas using cell referencing where required

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Correct formulas when error messages occur

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Use a range of common tools during spreadsheet development

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Edit columns and rows within the spreadsheet

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Use the auto-fill function to increment data where required

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Save spreadsheet to correct directory or folder

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Customise basic settings

  1. Adjust page layout to meet user requirements or special needs
  2. Open and view different toolbars
  3. Change fontsettings so they are appropriate for the purpose of the document
  4. Change alignment options and line spacing according to spreadsheet formattingfeatures
  5. Format cell to display different styles as required
  6. Modify margin sizes to suit the purpose of the spreadsheets
  7. View multiple spreadsheets concurrently
Adjust page layout to meet user requirements or special needs

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Open and view different toolbars

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Change fontsettings so they are appropriate for the purpose of the document

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Change alignment options and line spacing according to spreadsheet formattingfeatures

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Format cell to display different styles as required

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Modify margin sizes to suit the purpose of the spreadsheets

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View multiple spreadsheets concurrently

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Format spreadsheet

  1. Use formatting features as required
  2. Copy selected formattingfeatures from another cell in the spreadsheet or from another active spreadsheet
  3. Use formattingtools as required within the spreadsheet
  4. Align information in a selected cell as required
  5. Insert headers and footers using formattingfeatures
  6. Save spreadsheet in another format
  7. Save and close spreadsheet to disk
Use formatting features as required

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Copy selected formattingfeatures from another cell in the spreadsheet or from another active spreadsheet

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Use formattingtools as required within the spreadsheet

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Align information in a selected cell as required

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Insert headers and footers using formattingfeatures

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Save spreadsheet in another format

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Save and close spreadsheet to disk

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Incorporate object and chart in spreadsheet

  1. Import an object into an active spreadsheet
  2. Manipulate imported object by using formattingfeatures
  3. Create a chart using selected data in the spreadsheet
  4. Display selected data in a different chart
  5. Modify chart using formatting features
Import an object into an active spreadsheet

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Manipulate imported object by using formattingfeatures

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Create a chart using selected data in the spreadsheet

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Display selected data in a different chart

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Modify chart using formatting features

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Print spreadsheet

  1. Preview spreadsheet in print preview mode
  2. Select basic printer options
  3. Print spreadsheet or selected part of spreadsheet
  4. Submit the spreadsheet to the appropriate person for approval or feedback
Preview spreadsheet in print preview mode

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Select basic printer options

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Print spreadsheet or selected part of spreadsheet

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Submit the spreadsheet to the appropriate person for approval or feedback

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Range Statement

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