Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake research activities

Undertake research activities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL403C
State Code
WC971
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to implement research relevant to operations of the organisation and/or the community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a research plan
  • 1.1 Ensure views and interests of stakeholders are reflected in the research methodology and it and is compatible with ethical considerations
  • 1.2 Select research methodology suitable to needs, purposes and resources and to maximise credibility of outcomes
  • 1.3 Select and use research strategies appropriate to client group, subject matter being researched, the outcomes sought and the resources available
  • 1.4 Ensure research plan incorporates strategies for validating research outcomes
2. Implement appropriate research strategies
  • 2.1 Select and use research strategies appropriate to subject matter being researched, the outcomes sought and the resources available
  • 2.2 Determine and allocate resources needed to conduct research
  • 2.3 Ensure collection, recording and storage of all relevant information is timely and will ensure validity, confidentiality and security
  • 2.4 Identify a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues and consult them in appropriate ways to ensure validity of outcomes
  • 2.5 Undertake consultation according to agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies
  • 2.6 Consider cultural sensitivities and ethical issues in all consultation
3. Organise and analyse information
  • 3.1 Organise information in a form that allows analysis and suits the research purposes
  • 3.2 Develop patterns in the data and derive explanations, maintaining validity and reliability
4. Report the findings of the research
  • 4.1 Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis in an accessible and useable style and format
  • 4.2 Provide opportunities for validation of research findings
  • 4.3 Report research results and make them available to all relevant stakeholders
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 undertaking research may include:
Preparation of a range of organisation information for policy development, strategic planning, marketing and promotion services, planning new services, reviewing existing services, providing advice to management
Responsibility for research specific to a service, its stakeholders, interests and relationship with the wider community
Specific community or client interests and issues


Stakeholders may be:
Within the organisation
Within the community
In other areas of delivery and other services, agencies
In the education/training field
Other specialists
Management
Community leaders
Recipients of the service delivery
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
It is recommended that assessment take place on one or more occasions but must include all aspects of research activities - preparing, implementing, analysing, and reporting on research


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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2662 CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities Unit of competency