Description

Course Overview

In today’s modern business environment, organisations rely on digital text documents and spreadsheets to deliver and exchange information vital to business operations and communications. If you want to work in the corporate world, having the skills to produce digital text documents and spreadsheets is essential to enter the workforce and in performing effectively on the job. For many companies, these skills are a requirement for their staff.

In this short course, you will learn to prepare, design and product digital text-based documents and spreadsheets which includes formatting and creating charts. What you will learn from this course will help you gain the skills you need to perform and excel in this digital age.

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. You should already have some knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications and fundamental skills in digital device operation, and basic skills in operation of word processing applications.

Successful completion of this short course will earn you a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration.

Start your training today and learn the digital computing skills to advance your career.

Career Opportunities

Office Junior
Office Assistant
Administration Assistant
Word Processor

Study Pathways

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

BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration

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

How long does the course take?

We provide you with three (3) months to complete the course. There is no minimum timeframe for completion.

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 three (3) months and all the support you need. The rest is up to you!

BSBITU313 Design and produce digital text documents

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will:

adhere to organisational requirements and strategies when creating text documents including:
- ergonomic requirements
- energy and resource requirements
adhere closely to task requirements and required specifications by:
- following designated timelines
- achieving consistency of style and image
- ensuring correct editing and style requirements
- adhering to designated timelines
use advanced software features
communicate effectively with personnel
overcome problems by referring to user documentation, manuals and online help.

Demonstrate knowledge of:

various formatting styles and their impact on formatting, readability and appearance of documents
organisational requirements for ergonomics, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques
the purpose and contents of an organisational style guide
the purpose, uses and functions of word processing software.

BSBITU314 Design and produce spreadsheets

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will:

design spreadsheets that address a range of data and organisational requirements
use software functions, graphics and support materials to create spreadsheets
apply knowledge of formatting requirements for workplace documents.

Demonstrate knowledge of:

formatting requirements of workplace documents
organisational guidelines on spreadsheet design and use
organisational requirements for ergonomic standards, work periods and breaks, and conservation techniques.

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 task to achieve a competency result, with your assessor giving you detailed feedback following each submission.

Unit	Written Activities	Virtual Classroom	Scenario/ Case study	Project/ Report
BSBITU313 Design and produce digital text documents	✔Written Activities	✔Virtual Classroom	✔Scenario/Case Study
BSBITU314 Design and produce spreadsheets	✔Written Activities	✔Virtual Classroom

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 1.5Mbps
Valid personal email address
Speakers and microphone or headset
The latest version of Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) or similar software
Up-to-date web browser version

Learner Support

Support you can expect from AOT

Our focus is to provide the real-world skills and knowledge that you need to advance your career, fulfil your goals and achieve success in the workplace. No matter what course you choose, here at AOT you will receive the assistance and support that will help make your study time convenient, manageable and worthwhile. The benefit of studying with us is that you don't have to schedule your time to attend face-to-face classroom sessions. You can study at times convenient to you in your own home or anywhere that suits your learning style. To support you in your study we provide:

Personal course induction

A Learner Support Officer will personally take you through the sauceLMS and your course.

Live chat

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

Contact us form

Mentoring sessions

You can book an appointment with your personal trainer to discuss the learning material, assessment expectations, or assessment feedback.

Virtual classroom sessions

This can be booked with your trainer for specific assessments.

Help and Support

A section on your sauceLMS dashboard with useful links including FAQs.

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