Unit of competency Outline

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Design and produce spreadsheets

Design and produce spreadsheets

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU314
State Code
OAE85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2019
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
14/02/2019
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications.It applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. These individuals are generally required to have intermediate knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare resources
  • 1.1 Identify spreadsheet task purpose and audience
  • 1.2 Identify task requirements in relation to data entry, storage, output, timeline and presentation format
  • 1.3 Select most appropriate application to produce spreadsheet, in accordance with available resources and organisational policies
2. Plan spreadsheet design
  • 2.1 Ensure spreadsheet design suits purpose, audience and information requirements of task
  • 2.2 Ensure spreadsheet design enhances readability and appearance, and meets organisational and task requirements for style and layout
  • 2.3 Use available application functions to ensure consistency of design and layout, adhering to organisational and task requirements
3. Create spreadsheet
  • 3.1 Enter data, check and amend to maintain consistency of design and layout, in accordance with organisational and task requirements
  • 3.2 Format spreadsheet using application functions to adjust page and cell layout to meet information requirements, in accordance with organisational style and presentation requirements
  • 3.3 Ensure formulae are tested and used to confirm output meets task requirements, in consultation with appropriate personnel as required
  • 3.4 Use relevant help functions to overcome intermediate-level issues with spreadsheet design and production
4. Produce intermediate-level charts
  • 4.1 Select chart type and design that that offers analysis of numerical data, and meets organisational and task requirements
  • 4.2 Create charts using appropriate data range in spreadsheet
  • 4.3 Modify chart type and layout using formatting features, adhering to organisational and task requirements
5. Finalise and present spreadsheets
  • 5.1 Review and edit final spreadsheet and any accompanying charts, and prepare for delivery in accordance with task requirements
  • 5.2 Deliver document to relevant audience within designated timelines and in accordance with organisational requirements for speed and accuracy
  • 5.3 Name and store spreadsheet appropriately in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without data loss/damage
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUL91 BSBITU304 Produce spreadsheets Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE02 BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets Unit of competency