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Apply research to training and assessment practice

Apply research to training and assessment practice

Unit of competency
National Code
TAERES501A
State Code
S7803
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2012
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/03/2012
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research into educational theory and apply this research to improve current training and assessment practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare research brief relating to training and assessment practice
  • 1.1 Identify purpose of research to be conducted according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice
  • 1.2 Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and methodology to be used
  • 1.3 Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice
  • 1.4 Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes
  • 1.5 Prepare budget and timelines for the research in line with organisational requirements and constraints
  • 1.6 Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures
2. Conduct research in training and assessment practice
  • 2.1 Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection
  • 2.2 Collect data and record appropriate project activities in line with the research proposal
  • 2.3 Analyse data from research in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice
3. Investigate and apply educational theory to the research
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory
  • 3.2 Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research
  • 3.3 Make recommendations for training and assessment development and improvement in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation
4. Report on application of educational theory to training and assessment practice
  • 4.1 Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel
  • 4.2 Make recommendations for action to improve current and future training and assessment practice based on the research findings and present to relevant personnel for approval
  • 4.3 Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on the research recommendations and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes
5. Review entire process
  • 5.1 Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting
  • 5.2 Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel
  • 5.3 Make recommendations for further research based on the review
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Organisation may include:
an enterprise
industry body
government department or agency
non-government or community organisation.
Research proposal may include:
methodology
procedure
research tools
variables
legal or ethical considerations for the research including timeline
proposed budget.
Documentation may include:
discussion of any limitations of methodology, data and analysis or process
presentation of the outcomes and recommendations
relevant appendices
research report
support for the activity, process or research hypothesis.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
complete at least one research project which includes:
a research brief including purpose of research, rationale, methodology, research activities, timeframe, resources required and expected outcomes
wide research into educational theory
analysis of data in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice
recommendations for action to improve current and future training and assessment practice
criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on research
conduct a review of the research process with recommendations for future research.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible. Where no workplace is available, a simulated workplace must be provided.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWY58 TAERES501 Apply research to training and assessment practice Unit of competency