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Manage forest and wood products industry research

Manage forest and wood products industry research

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT6209
State Code
AWK52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use applied research to improve individual, team and organisational performance in the forest and wood products industry. It involves managing research activities and using techniques that provide quality information as a basis for organisational decision making. The unit applies to senior managers across a range of forest and wood products industry workplaces and to operations of all sizes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Construct an applied research strategy
  • 1.1 Clarify and confirm applied research purpose and needs of target group or subject.
  • 1.2 Analyse and make allowance for factors affecting data reliability and validity.
  • 1.3 Select suitable technology and services to support data collection and analysis.
  • 1.4 Develop applied research strategy and hypothesis in line with available tools and resources.
  • 1.5 Incorporate relevant research ethics and codes of conduct into strategy
2. Implement research strategies
  • 2.1 Implement applied research strategy in line with research requirements and organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Collect and maintain data in a systematic manner.
  • 2.3 Access appropriate sources of information relevant to research.
  • 2.4 Optimise relevance of research by collecting relevant data and using analysis tools as appropriate.
3. Assess findings
  • 3.1 Review data and research findings for validity and reliability.
  • 3.2 Examine relevance of findings against original research strategy.
  • 3.3 Evaluate how research findings can contribute to organisational decision making.
  • 3.4 Present research findings to support organisational decision making in a style and format appropriate to audience needs.
  • 3.5 Evaluate need for further research.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS73 FWPCOT5215 Apply innovative thinking to support forestry best practice Unit of competency