Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Business Support (4475-12/13)
Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Business Support (4475-12/13)
Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Business Support (4475-12/13)
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Unit 2<strong>13</strong> Spreadsheet software<br />
<strong>Level</strong>: 2<br />
Credit value: 4<br />
UAN: F/502/4625<br />
Unit aim<br />
This is the ability to use a software application designed to record data <strong>in</strong> rows <strong>and</strong> columns,<br />
perform calculations with numerical data <strong>and</strong> present <strong>in</strong>formation us<strong>in</strong>g charts <strong>and</strong> graphs.<br />
On completion of this unit a c<strong>and</strong>idate should be able to select <strong>and</strong> use a wide range of <strong>in</strong>termediate<br />
spreadsheet software tools <strong>and</strong> techniques to produce, present <strong>and</strong> check spreadsheets that are at<br />
times non-rout<strong>in</strong>e or unfamiliar.<br />
Spreadsheet software tools <strong>and</strong> techniques will be def<strong>in</strong>ed as ‘<strong>in</strong>termediate’ because:<br />
• the range of data entry, manipulation <strong>and</strong> outputt<strong>in</strong>g techniques will be at times non-rout<strong>in</strong>e or<br />
unfamiliar;<br />
• the tools, formulas <strong>and</strong> functions needed to analyse <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>terpret the data requires knowledge<br />
<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g (for example, mathematical, logical, statistical or f<strong>in</strong>ancial); <strong>and</strong><br />
• the user will take some responsibility for sett<strong>in</strong>g up or develop<strong>in</strong>g the structure <strong>and</strong> functionality<br />
of the spreadsheet.<br />
Examples of context: Typical examples may <strong>in</strong>clude - monthly expenditure <strong>and</strong> sales figures,<br />
budgets, cash flow forecasts <strong>and</strong> graphs of results.<br />
Learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes<br />
There are three learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes to this unit. The learner will:<br />
1 Be able to use a spreadsheet to enter, edit <strong>and</strong> organise numerical <strong>and</strong> other data<br />
2 Be able to select <strong>and</strong> use appropriate formulas <strong>and</strong> data analysis tools to meet requirements<br />
3 Be able to select <strong>and</strong> use tools <strong>and</strong> techniques to present <strong>and</strong> format spreadsheet<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation<br />
Guided learn<strong>in</strong>g hours<br />
It is recommended that 30 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are<br />
likely to vary.<br />
Details of the relationship between the unit <strong>and</strong> relevant national occupational st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
This unit is l<strong>in</strong>ked to the <strong>Level</strong> 2 IT User NOS devised by e-Skills UK.<br />
<strong>Support</strong> of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body<br />
This unit was developed by e-Skills UK.<br />
Assessment<br />
This unit will be assessed as specified <strong>in</strong> the e-Skills IT User Assessment Strategy 2009.<br />
<strong>Level</strong> 2 <strong>and</strong> 3 <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>Support</strong> (<strong>4475</strong>-<strong>12</strong>/<strong>13</strong>) 117
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