Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake research activities

Undertake research activities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL403B
State Code
D2662
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
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 Determine and allocate resources needed to conduct research
  • 2.2 Ensure collection, recording and storage of all relevant information is timely and will ensure validity, confidentiality and security
  • 2.3 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
  • 2.4 Undertake consultation according to agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies
  • 2.5 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3230 CHCPOL3A Undertake research activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC971 CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities Unit of competency