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Operate application software packages |
| UNIT CODE |
ICAICT203A |
| NOMINAL HOURS |
60 |
| FULL YEAR UNIT |
Yes |
| MODE OF DELIVERY |
On-campus
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| MODE OF DELIVERY DETAILS |
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This version of the unit will be offered from 1/27/2012 |
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DESCRIPTION
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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, select and operate three commercial software packages, including a word-processing and a spreadsheet application package.
The unit identifies the requirement to use a word-processing, spreadsheet and third software application package to ensure that the individual develops the skills required to cover a range of basic office software requirements.
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Performance Criteria |
| 1. 1. Use appropriate OHS office work practices |
1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are addressed
1.2 Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate
1.3 Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate
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| 2. 2. Use appropriate word-processing software |
2.1 Select word-processing software appropriate to perform activity
2.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
2.3 Identify organisational requirements for text-based business documents and design document structure and layout to ensure consistency of style and image
2.4 Match document requirements with software functions to provide efficient production of documents
2.5 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents
2.6 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications
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| 3. 3. Use appropriate spreadsheet software |
3.1 Select spreadsheet software appropriate to perform activity
3.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
3.3 Enter simple formulas and functions using cell referencing where required
3.4 Customise spreadsheet settings to meet requirements
3.5 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications
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| 4. 4. Use a third application software package |
4.1 Select software application package appropriate to perform activity
4.2 Identify purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
4.3 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents
4.4 Ensure documents are named and stored in appropriate directories or folders and printed to required specifications
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| 1. Critical aspects of evidence |
Evidence of the ability to:
- produce workplace documents using a minimum of three different software application packages
- open, amend and save files and documents according to organisational requirements
- use OHS principles and responsibilities for ergonomics, such as work periods and breaks
- use help manuals and online help.
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ASSESSMENT
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| Grading Schema 5 |
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| Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners. |
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Refer to http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICAICT203A
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| Key Competencies Not Allocated |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: |
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students’ work.
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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