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AHCWRK603
Design and conduct a field-based research trial

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design and conduct a field-based research trial.

This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design the trial

1.1 Identify problems and opportunities that support undertaking a trial and define the trial subject and projected outcomes as required by enterprise guidelines, market research, client requirements, cost analysis and cost benefits to the enterprise

1.2 Undertake research into available evidence to establish the performance criteria of the subject, product or treatment to be trialled and the trial design

1.3 Locate trial sites according to trial design requirements and enterprise capabilities and identify site factors and incorporate into the trial design

1.4 Identify and obtain approvals and permits required to conduct the trial

1.5 Establish data collection and recording specifications according to the trial design and follow proper conventions and controls to satisfy statistical audit requirements and eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice

2. Prepare to conduct the trial

2.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop control measures, and cost and document in the trial design

2.2 Identify environmental implications associated with implementation of the trial and document in the trial design

2.3 Identify and cost materials, tools, equipment and machinery required for the trial and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

2.4 Establish and prepare trial sites for implementation of the trial

2.5 Document detailed trial site plans, trial specifications and trial procedures clearly and comprehensively in the trial design

3. Conduct the trial

3.1 Undertake staged data collection throughout the course of the trial

3.2 Monitor trial implementation for accuracy, compliance to the trial design and out-of-specification procedures or events

3.3 Record all monitoring and trial data

4. Assess practical application of trial outcome

4.1 Undertake statistical auditing for the trial outcomes and follow proper conventions and controls to eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice

4.2 Draw conclusions from relevant information that are based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments

4.3 Assess trial outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn from the trial

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

establishing sound research parameters that enables achievable results

conducting research consistent with recognised scientific practice

calculate the cost and spatial and logistical requirements of components of the trial

enter, analyse and organise data in a mathematically sound and accurately graphed, charted or tabled representation, consistent with the trial design

comply with legislative requirements

use of industry standard terminology

awareness of workplace health and safety in the context of own work

appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

growth habits, physiological properties and taxonomic specification of animals and plants involved in the trial

physical and biochemical properties of products involved in the trial

properties and current, best practice application of treatments involved in the trial

scientific and mathematical trialling, data collection, processing and analytical techniques and procedures

auditing and reporting procedures

the enterprise business and marketing plans

enterprise work team management guidelines

bio-ethics (where animals are involved in the trial).

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design the trial

1.1 Identify problems and opportunities that support undertaking a trial and define the trial subject and projected outcomes as required by enterprise guidelines, market research, client requirements, cost analysis and cost benefits to the enterprise

1.2 Undertake research into available evidence to establish the performance criteria of the subject, product or treatment to be trialled and the trial design

1.3 Locate trial sites according to trial design requirements and enterprise capabilities and identify site factors and incorporate into the trial design

1.4 Identify and obtain approvals and permits required to conduct the trial

1.5 Establish data collection and recording specifications according to the trial design and follow proper conventions and controls to satisfy statistical audit requirements and eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice

2. Prepare to conduct the trial

2.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop control measures, and cost and document in the trial design

2.2 Identify environmental implications associated with implementation of the trial and document in the trial design

2.3 Identify and cost materials, tools, equipment and machinery required for the trial and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

2.4 Establish and prepare trial sites for implementation of the trial

2.5 Document detailed trial site plans, trial specifications and trial procedures clearly and comprehensively in the trial design

3. Conduct the trial

3.1 Undertake staged data collection throughout the course of the trial

3.2 Monitor trial implementation for accuracy, compliance to the trial design and out-of-specification procedures or events

3.3 Record all monitoring and trial data

4. Assess practical application of trial outcome

4.1 Undertake statistical auditing for the trial outcomes and follow proper conventions and controls to eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice

4.2 Draw conclusions from relevant information that are based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments

4.3 Assess trial outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn from the trial

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

establishing sound research parameters that enables achievable results

conducting research consistent with recognised scientific practice

calculate the cost and spatial and logistical requirements of components of the trial

enter, analyse and organise data in a mathematically sound and accurately graphed, charted or tabled representation, consistent with the trial design

comply with legislative requirements

use of industry standard terminology

awareness of workplace health and safety in the context of own work

appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

growth habits, physiological properties and taxonomic specification of animals and plants involved in the trial

physical and biochemical properties of products involved in the trial

properties and current, best practice application of treatments involved in the trial

scientific and mathematical trialling, data collection, processing and analytical techniques and procedures

auditing and reporting procedures

the enterprise business and marketing plans

enterprise work team management guidelines

bio-ethics (where animals are involved in the trial).

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify problems and opportunities that support undertaking a trial and define the trial subject and projected outcomes as required by enterprise guidelines, market research, client requirements, cost analysis and cost benefits to the enterprise 
Undertake research into available evidence to establish the performance criteria of the subject, product or treatment to be trialled and the trial design 
Locate trial sites according to trial design requirements and enterprise capabilities and identify site factors and incorporate into the trial design 
Identify and obtain approvals and permits required to conduct the trial 
Establish data collection and recording specifications according to the trial design and follow proper conventions and controls to satisfy statistical audit requirements and eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice 
Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop control measures, and cost and document in the trial design 
Identify environmental implications associated with implementation of the trial and document in the trial design 
Identify and cost materials, tools, equipment and machinery required for the trial and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel 
Establish and prepare trial sites for implementation of the trial 
Document detailed trial site plans, trial specifications and trial procedures clearly and comprehensively in the trial design 
Undertake staged data collection throughout the course of the trial 
Monitor trial implementation for accuracy, compliance to the trial design and out-of-specification procedures or events 
Record all monitoring and trial data 
Undertake statistical auditing for the trial outcomes and follow proper conventions and controls to eliminate variables according to sound clinical practice 
Draw conclusions from relevant information that are based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments 
Assess trial outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn from the trial 

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