Master and Subdocuments in GUI Word Processor Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and purposes of master and subdocuments in a GUI-based word processor.
• Create a master document and link subdocuments using appropriate software tools.
• Apply techniques to edit, format, and update master and subdocuments while maintaining consistency.
• Implement methods to reorganise, expand, or collapse subdocuments within a master document.
• Evaluate and resolve common issues such as broken links, formatting conflicts, and version control.
• Design a structured document management approach using master and subdocuments for collaborative projects.

Target Audience

This course is designed for administrative professionals, document controllers, project managers, and any individuals who regularly work with lengthy or complex documents and need to master advanced word processing features.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, basic computer literacy and familiarity with a GUI-based word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word) are recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Learners will create a master document from a project plan template, insert and manage subdocuments, apply consistent formatting, and generate a table of contents. This hands-on session reinforces the theoretical concepts and prepares learners for real-world document management.

Practical Activities

• Creating a Master Document and Inserting Subdocuments — Learners create a new master document, insert existing subdocuments, and arrange them in a logical order. (1h)
• Formatting and Managing Subdocuments — Learners apply a consistent template to all subdocuments, add headers/footers, and update cross-references. (1h)
• Finalising the Master Document — Learners generate a table of contents and index, lock subdocuments, and troubleshoot any issues. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.