Microsoft Excel (Basic) - Level 1

This learning programme is intended for all persons who need to:

• Use Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets.

This Unit Standard is intended for people who need to create and edit spreadsheets using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.

• Change the appearance of a spreadsheet.

This Unit Standard is intended for people who need to have to present sophisticated spreadsheets in a variety of industry and economic sectors.

Programme entry level requirements

It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in: 

• Communication at NQF Level 3

• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 2

• Operate a personal computer system (ID 116932 - NQF Level 1)

• Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment (ID 117902 - NQF Level 1)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 

This standard is applicable to any spreadsheet application that runs on any Graphical User Interface(GUI) operating system.

• Where spreadsheets are referenced, it refers to a whole spreadsheet, a single page of a spreadsheet, or selected text in a spreadsheet.

• Where wording are not exact for the chosen operating system, the learner can choose the equivalent item or option to demonstrate competence in the specific outcome or assessment criteria. 

Programme Outcomes

This learning programme is outcomes-based which means we take the responsibility of learning away from the Skills Development Provider and place it in your hands.  

In this unit, we will be covering the following learning outcomes:

• Use Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets

• Change the appearance of a spreadsheet

During the workshop, the learner will complete several class activities that will form part of their formative assessment.  In this, the learner can practise and explore new skills in a safe environment.

The learner should take the opportunity to gather as much information as they can use during their workplace learning and self-study.

The workshop will be followed by summative assessment tasks to be completed in your workplace.  In some cases, the learner may be required to do research and complete the tasks in their own time.