Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU402
BSBITU402
State Code
AUH20
AUH20
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to develop spreadsheet
- 1.1 Organise personal work environment in accordance with ergonomic requirements
- 1.2 Analyse task and determine specifications for spreadsheets
- 1.3 Identify organisational and task requirements of data entry, storage, output, reporting and presentation requirements
- 1.4 Apply work organisation strategies and energy and resource conservation techniques to plan work activities
2. Develop a linked spreadsheet solution
- 2.1 Utilise spreadsheet design software functions and formulae to meet identified requirements
- 2.2 Link spreadsheets in accordance with software procedures
- 2.3 Format cells and use data attributes assigned with relative and/or absolute cell references, in accordance with task specifications
- 2.4 Test formulae to confirm output meets task requirements
3. Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation
- 3.1 Evaluate tasks to identify those where automation would increase efficiency
- 3.2 Create, use and edit macros to fulfil requirements of task and automate spreadsheet operation
- 3.3 Develop, edit and use templates to ensure consistency of design and layout for forms and reports, in accordance with organisational requirements
4. Use spreadsheets
- 4.1 Enter, check and amend data in accordance with organisational and task requirements
- 4.2 Import and export data between compatible spreadsheets and adjust host documents, in accordance with software and system procedures
- 4.3 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with spreadsheet design and production
- 4.4 Preview, adjust and print spreadsheet in accordance with organisational and task requirements
- 4.5 Name and store spreadsheet in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without data loss or damage
5. Represent numerical data in graphic form
- 5.1 Determine style of graph to meet specified requirements and manipulate spreadsheet data if necessary to suit graph requirements
- 5.2 Create graphs with labels and titles from numerical data contained in a spreadsheet file
- 5.3 Save, view and print graph within designated timelines
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0793 | BSBITU402A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCD99 | BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Unit of competency |