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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate knowledge of and produce computer spreadsheets using basic functions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7572  Demonstrate knowledge of and produce computer spreadsheets using basic functions 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 2  NQF Level 02 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2003-12-03  2004-12-02  SAQA 1351/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-12-02   2008-12-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
116937  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets  Level 2  NQF Level 02   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
People credited with this unit standard are able to

demonstrate knowledge of the uses and features of

computer spreadsheets?

produce a computer spreadsheet file?

use computer spreadsheet application basic functions 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Open.

The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to operate a personal computer. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and features of computer spreadsheets. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
1.1 Uses of spreadsheets are identified in terms of their advantages.

1.2 Methods of moving the cell cursor are demonstrated in order to move about the spreadsheet.

1.3 Examples of spreadsheet programs are named. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and features of computer spreadsheets 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
1.1 Uses of spreadsheets are identified in terms of their advantages.

1.2 Methods of moving the cell cursor are demonstrated in order to move about the spreadsheet

.1.3 Examples of spreadsheet programs are named. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Produce a computer spreadsheet file. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
1 Data is entered into the spreadsheet using labels and values.

2.2 Data is formatted to produce the required spreadsheet in terms of cell width, alignment, text, number

.2.3 Spreadsheet formulae are applied in order to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and

2.4 Data integrity practices are demonstrated in terms of comparison with original information sources, audited formulae, and check-totals

.2.5 Cell ranges within the spreadsheet are charted to produce charts that are relative to the requirement. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Produce a computer spreadsheet file 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
1 Data is entered into the spreadsheet using labels and values

.2.2 Data is formatted to produce the required spreadsheet in terms of cell width, alignment, text, number formats.

2.3 Spreadsheet formulae are applied in order to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and sum

.2.4 Data integrity practices are demonstrated in terms of comparison with original information sources, audited formulae, and check-totals.

2.5 Cell ranges within the spreadsheet are charted to produce charts that are relative to the requirement. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Use computer spreadsheet application, basic functions 
OUTCOME NOTES 
3.1 A facility is used to find spreadsheet application information.

3.2 File management techniques are demonstrated in relationship to the spreadsheet program in use. Range: create, name, save, copy, rename, abandon changes, locate folder, display folder contents, locate file.

3.3 Basic cell formatting and editing techniques are

Range: Column width, text font, style, size

3.4 The spreadsheet document is previewed and printed using page orientation in keeping with the layout required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Use computer spreadsheet application, basic functions. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
3.1 A facility is used to find spreadsheet application information

.3.2 File management techniques are demonstrated in relationship to the spreadsheet program in use.

Range: create, name, save, copy, rename, abandon changes, locate folder, display folder contents, locate file

.3.3 Basic cell formatting and editing techniques are demonstrated

Range: Column width, text font, style, size

3.4 The spreadsheet document is previewed and printed using page orientation in keeping with the layout required. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, organise and critically evaluate. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and language skills in modes of oral and written. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:-

reflecting on exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively-

participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities-

being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts-

exploring education and career opportunities and- developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
This unit standard has been replaced by 116937, which is "Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets", Level 2, 4 Credits. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental  48473   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  20419   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-02-10  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  23274   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-25  MERSETA 
Fundamental  48650   National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  48906   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Wastewater Reticulation Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-02-19  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  48910   Further Education and Training Certificate: Water Purification Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Fundamental  23895   National Certificate: Supervision of Building Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  23682   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Labour Intensive Construction  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  23674   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Road Works  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  23673   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Water and Waste Water  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  49053   National Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-06-30  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  49058   National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  48806   National Certificate: Craft Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  48725   National Certificate: Explosives Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2007-04-07  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  77163   National Certificate: Industrial Water Treatment Support System Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Elective  14657   National Certificate: Insurance Administration  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-04-18  INSETA 
Elective  49068   National Certificate: Railway Signalling: Assembly and Wiring of Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  58497   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2009-02-18  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  22859   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-11-07  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  49017   National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  24456   National Certificate: Maintaining Vehicles  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-02-06  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  49216   National Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  48905   National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-02-19  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  24194   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  23975   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23974   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23678   National Certificate: Fossil Power Plant Operation  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Elective  23735   National Certificate: Hydro Power Plant Operation  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23733   National Certificate: Nuclear Power Plant Operation  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Elective  23476   National Certificate: Supervision of Water Reticulation Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-02-09  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23736   National Diploma: Hydro Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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