Unit of competency Outline

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Manage trial and/or research material

Manage trial and/or research material

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK505A
State Code
D7327
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the process of managing a trial and/or research materials as part of a designated research project and defines the standard required to: define the purpose of the trial and the scope and extent of the work; oversee management of trial/research materials; collate data from trials or research; draw conclusions and apply findings of trials and/or research.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope and extent of work
  • 1.1. Trial/research hypothesis and parameters are identified according to researchers' requirements.
  • 1.2. Trial/research is planned to meet research objectives.
  • 1.3. Data relevant to managing trial/research materials is assessed according to research parameters.
  • 1.4. Data relevant to managing trial/research materials is assessed according to enterprise policy.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with managing trial/research materials are identified, risks assessed, and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the survey design.
  • 1.6. Tools, equipment and machinery required for managing trial/research materials are identified, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
  • 1.7. Research design is determined according to the trial/research plan.
2. Oversee management of trial/research materials
  • 2.1. Trial/research is prepared, maintained and monitored according to project parameters.
  • 2.2. Field work is conducted to verify and collect data according to the trial/research design and research parameters.
  • 2.3. Work activities are monitored for accuracy, validity and compliance to the parameters of the trial/research design.
  • 2.4. Staged data collection is undertaken according to trial/research design, scheduling and access requirements.
  • 2.5. Monitoring and data is recorded faithfully, promptly and accurately according to the specifications of the trial/research design.
3. Prepare reports on work complete
  • 3.1. Collected data is recorded according to trial/research requirements and guidelines.
  • 3.2. Data is statistically analysed to determine significance of research results.
  • 3.3. Hypothesis is accepted or rejected based on data collected.
  • 3.4. Reports are produced which conform to the structure and content required by the researcher.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Trials may include:
research projects
field trials.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
define the purpose of the trial and the scope and extent of the work
oversee management of trial/research materials
collate data from trials or research
draw conclusions and apply findings of trials and/or research.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3561 RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN60 AHCWRK505 Manage trial and research material Unit of competency