Basic Documents and Spreadsheets

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$240.00

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Basic Documents and Spreadsheets

$240.00

TOTAL: $290.00 over 2 months
Initial Payment: $100.00
Succeeding Payments: $47.50 X 4 fortnightly payments

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Units of Competency

Course Access

Your course access period will end on 18th March 2022.

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7am - 9pm AEST (Mon - Fri)

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Delivery Mode

100% online, available 24/7
No classroom attendance or work placement

Trainer Support

One-on-one unlimited

Description

Course Overview

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In any business environment, spreadsheets and documents are essential in presenting, communicating, analysing and storing various information that are vital to decision-making and day-to-day operations of an organisation or business.

This short course will teach you the basics of using word processing and spreadsheet software applications to create simple documents and spreadsheets. It covers preparation and production of short routine letters, notes, memos, simple charts and spreadsheets.

In these two units of study, you will learn how to produce simple word-processed documents and create and use spreadsheets.

View the units below to understand what each unit within this course offers and how each delivers specific skills and knowledge in a practical sense which you can relate to in the workplace.

This short course will earn you a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the BSB20115 Certificate II in Business.

Career Opportunities

Office junior
Office assistant
Clerical worker

Study Pathways

You may use all of the units in this course to credit transfer towards the below qualification at AOT:

BSB20115 Certificate II in Business

Talk to our course advisor for more information on credit transfer rules and the qualification that will best suit your needs.

BSBITU211 Produce digital text documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to digitally produce word documents in a workplace context.

It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace, using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of word processing software/applications in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.

Topics:

Prepare to produce documents
Produce documents digitally
Finalise and present documents

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will:

produce documents following correct ergonomic, conservation requirements and organisational policies and procedures
adhere to organisational style manual when formatting documents
refer to help function and user documentation to rectify document problems
use system features
follow designated timelines when preparing documents.

Demonstrate knowledge of:

basic formatting styles and their effect on formatting, readability and appearance of documents
purpose, use and function of word processing software
organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques
what is contained in an organisational style guide.

Nominal hours = 60 hours

BSBITU212 Create and use spreadsheets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly create and use spreadsheets and charts using both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications.

It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of spreadsheet software/applications in a defined context under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.

Topics:

Prepare to produce spreadsheets
Create simple spreadsheets
Produce simple charts
Finalise and present spreadsheets

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will:

produce documents following correct ergonomic, conservation, organisational and statutory requirements
consult with appropriate personnel as required
adhere to organisational style and presentation requirements
refer to online help function and user documentation to rectify document problems
create and modify simple charts
follow designated timelines and ensure high accuracy when preparing documents
demonstrate ability to prevent data loss and damage.

Demonstrate knowledge of:

how to format workplace documents
organisational requirements for ergonomic standards, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques
organisational guidelines on spreadsheet manipulation and processing
the purpose and range of use of spreadsheet functions.

Nominal hours = 30 hours

Course Assessment

You will be assessed for these units of competency using a variety of tasks to assess your understanding and skills. A virtual session means you will be one on one with your assessor either answering questions or taking part in a role play, just as you would do in any classroom, only we do it online.

All of our assessments are marked by your assessor within ten (10) working days following the day you submitted your work. You have three (3) attempts for each assessment task to achieve a satisfactory outcome (100% pass mark), with your assessor giving you detailed feedback following each submission.

Unit	Written Activities	Virtual Classroom/Roleplay	Scenario/ Case study	Project/ Report
BSBITU211 Produce digital text documents	✔Written Activities	✔Virtual Classroom	✔Scenario/Case Study
BSBITU212 Create and use spreadsheets	✔Written Activities	✔Virtual Classroom	✔Scenario/Case Study

Course Duration

Your course access period end date is stated above.

The course is self-paced so the hours of study vary from student to student and are influenced by many factors including the amount of time you are able to dedicate to your studies. That is why we give you ample course access and all the support you need. The rest is up to you!

Course Requirements

Requirements

There are no formal requirements. However, learners will need:

Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of common computing terms and word processing
- Proficiency with web browser software and sending/receiving e-mail including e-mail with attachment
- Familiarity with navigating the Internet
Meet technology requirements

Technology requirements

Operating System: Windows 7 or higher (recommended); MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or higher (recommended)
CPU: Min. of 2 GB of RAM, Min. of 2 GB of spare disk space is recommended
Processor: 2.0 GHz processor or higher (32-bit or 64-bit)
Monitor with at least 1024x768 screen resolution
Internet access: Minimum ADSL1 with a speed of at least 3 Mbps
An email address that is unique to you and that you will maintain throughout your enrolment
Headset (or speakers and microphone) and webcam
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) or similar software
Up-to-date web browser version

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Support you can expect from AOT

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Trainer support available whilst you are studying 7am – 9pm AEST (Mon to Fri).

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Mentoring sessions

You can book unlimited appointments with a trainer to discuss the learning material, assessment expectations, or assessment feedback.

Virtual classroom sessions

This can be booked with your trainer for specific assessments.

Course induction

You are provided with a course induction tutorial and you may also request for a Learner Support Officer to personally take you through the sauceLMS and your course.

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Basic Documents and Spreadsheets

Basic Documents and Spreadsheets