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Support development of student research skills

Support development of student research skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS015
State Code
WG784
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
070107 - Teacher-Librarianship
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for an education support worker to assist students in obtaining information relevant to their learning needs.The unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine student’s information requirements in consultation with teacher
  • 1.1 Determine the information required by the student
  • 1.2 Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information
  • 1.3 Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required
  • 1.4 Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research
2. Advise students to access and source additional information in consultation with teacher
  • 2.1 Support students to extend their research skills
  • 2.2 Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques
  • 2.3 Advise students on alternative sources of information
  • 2.4 Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information
3. Encourage students to source and evaluate information
  • 3.1 Promote students’ independent use of available resources
  • 3.2 Encourage students to evaluate information
  • 3.3 Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format for individual use
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK22 CHCEDS044 Support development of student research skills Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J588 CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification