Unit of competency Outline
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Manage research activities
Manage research activities
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL505B
CHCPOL505B
State Code
D2666
D2666
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
65
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to initiate, manage and act upon research and the resultant recommendations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Initiate research efforts
- 1.1 Identify and define need for further research and develop proposals in consultation with relevant stakeholders
- 1.2 Develop research concepts, designs and proposals and test with relevant stakeholders according to needs, timeframes, resources and desired outcomes
- 1.3 Assess feasibility of research proposals against determined criteria
- 1.4 Provide opportunities to encourage participation in research activities
- 1.5 Incorporate issues related to ethics, validity and reliability in research designs
2. Identify and acquire resources
- 2.1 Devise and implement strategies to obtain and use necessary human, financial and physical resources to achieve research outcomes
- 2.2 Make written and oral submissions to obtain the resources, addressing standard requirements for funding and usual organisation practice
3. Supervise research being undertaken
- 3.1 Implement work plan and budget, considering resource and time constraints, and negotiate with all research workers and participants, if relevant
- 3.2 Regularly monitor progress against the work plan and budget and make changes as necessary
- 3.3 Create and act on opportunities for feedback, support, advice and debriefing for research workers to ensure quality outcomes
- 3.4 Create opportunities for stakeholders to evaluate research findings and process
4. Interpret and act on analysis of research
- 4.1 Derive recommendations from analysis of the research to address desired outcomes
- 4.2 Test validity and reliability of research findings against original research plan and confirm with key stakeholders
- 4.3 Where appropriate, make recommendations for actioning research results
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
The contexts for initiating and coordinating research include:
Preparation of a range of data:
policy making
strategic planning
marketing
service development and delivery
Initiate research will be carried out and coordinated within requirements established by:
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisation mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include:
The size and nature of the research sample i.e. Who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Evaluate research will be based on:
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include:
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment etc
Funding proposals will include:
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include:
Government state and federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include:
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
The contexts for initiating and coordinating research include:
Preparation of a range of data:
policy making
strategic planning
marketing
service development and delivery
Initiate research will be carried out and coordinated within requirements established by:
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisation mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include:
The size and nature of the research sample i.e. Who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Evaluate research will be based on:
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include:
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment etc
Funding proposals will include:
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include:
Government state and federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include:
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems
Assessment must include evidence of all aspects of managing research activities
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place, or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems
Assessment must include evidence of all aspects of managing research activities
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place, or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
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