Undertake scientific/technological research

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPSCI004

State Code
AWT58

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/03/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

120105 - Learning Skills Programmes

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills required to perform scientific or technological research. It includes confirming the research issue, employing a selected research methodology, carrying out the research and delivering the results.This unit applies to those working in scientific or technological research.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to..Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm research issue

1.1 Confirm and clarify issue to be researched with other researchers.
1.2 Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.
1.3 Locate and analyse current and published information relevant to the research issue.

2. Employ selected research methodology

2.1 Select research method/s and objectives in consultation with other researchers and in accordance with resource requirements.
2.2 Establish a hypothesis and confirm it with other researcher/s as plausible, relevant and of benefit.
2.3 Confirm tasks, risk management strategies and analytical techniques in consultation with other researcher/s.
2.4 Record research methodology.

3. Carry out research

3.1 Source resources to conduct the research.
3.2 Schedule and carry out tasks under general guidance in accordance with research methodology.
3.3 Monitor research and collect and analyse data in accordance with research plan.
3.4 Discuss and document research results with other researcher/s.
3.5 Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes.
3.6 Write reports.

4. Deliver research results

4.1 Provide research results to the organisation, to the scientific community and/or to the industry.
4.2 Protect intellectual property.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C8301	PSPSCI303A	Undertake scientific/technological research	Unit of competency

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