Purpose
This unit standard is intended for people who need to enhance document appearance using a GUI-based word
processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT
industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
• Create and edit a table.
• Format a table according to given requirements.
• Create and edit columns in a document.
• Format columns in a document.
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in:
• Mathematical literacy and communication skills at least at NQF Level 2.
• Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment (ID 117902 – NQF Level 1).
• Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents (ID 117924 – NQF Level 2).
Unit Standard Range
• This standard is applicable to any word processor application that runs on any Graphical User Interface(GUI)
operating system.
• 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.
Learning Outcomes
1. Create and edit a table.
• A table is created.
• Data is entered into the table.
• Text is selected in the table.
• Text is deleted from a table.
• Table cells are inserted and deleted.
• Text is copied from one cell range to another.
• Text is moved from one cell range to another.
2. Format a table according to given requirements.
• The width of a column is changed.
• The height of a row is changed.
• The alignment of text in a cell range is changed.
• Borders are added to a cell range.
• The background shading of a cell range is changed.
• The text colour is changed in a cell range.
• Borders are changed in a cell range.
• A table is formatted automatically using the features of the word processing application.
• Cell attributes are changed.
• Data in a table is sorted.
• Numeric calculations are applied to achieve a given scenario.
3. Create and Edit Columns in a document.
• A document column is inserted.
• Edit a column in a document.
• A column break is inserted and deleted.
4. Format a column in a document.
• A heading is added for a column.
• A text box is added inside a column.
• Text boxes are linked between different columns.
Unit Standard Essential Embedded Knowledge
• Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures,
unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation,
security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour.
• Performance of all elements complies with the laws of the country operating in, especially with regard to
copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
• All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the
ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
• Performance of all elements is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be
expected in a professional environment (e.g. In a commercial or government organisation).
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):
Unit Standard CCFO Identifying
• Identify and solve problems in which responses display that decisions using critical and creative thinking have
been made by understanding the application of tables and columns to documents.
Unit Standard CCFO Organising
• Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by organising tables and columns
within a document.
Unit Standard CCFO Collecting
• Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by understanding the impact of tables and columns
in a document.
Unit Standard CCFO Communicating
• Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written
persuasion when engaging with the subject by formatting tables and columns in documents.
Unit Standard CCFO Demonstrating
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by incorporating tables and columns into
a document.