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AMPMGT808
Undertake research project

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake independent study as a research project directed towards an agri-business issue or problem, including a literature review. The project outcomes must be designed to influence strategic practices and outcomes within an industry context. Some topics will require knowledge of experimental design, survey techniques and statistical analysis of results.

This unit applies to leaders or managers using applied research methodologies to address an industry or sectorial issue.

The focus of this unit is on using research strategies to better understand industry opportunities and threats in order to gain improved industry performance.

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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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Define topic

1.1 Identify and scope research issue

1.2 Develop and refine research questions

1.3 Identify research methodologies

1.4 Develop hypotheses

2. Undertake literature review

2.1 Identify suitable sources of literature

2.2 Analyse and present literature outcomes

2.3 Refine research questions and strategy in light of literature review findings

3. Undertake research

3.1 Develop and validate research instruments

3.2 Identify and address ethical and confidentiality requirements

3.3 Identify environmental sustainability issues associated with the research

3.4 Undertake research

3.5 Record findings

4. Present findings

4.1 Analyse research outcomes

4.2 Review and analyse research methodology

4.3 Develop recommendations

4.4 Prepare and present research report

4.5 Present report for peer review

The candidate must undertake an independent research project directed towards an agri-business issue or problem.

The candidate must demonstrate ability to:

use analysis and interpretation skills to:

critically review other research strategies, analyses and findings

apply research findings to a current issue

select relevant information and documentation

use communication and negotiation skills to:

present and explain research ideas

gain commitment to participate in research activity

present findings

develop and conduct research activity

undertake risk assessment and resolve blockages

The candidate must provide evidence of:

comprehensive literature review

formulated research proposal or plan including:

specific research questions or hypotheses

valid population or sample size

description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be undertaken

full description of the data collection methods

analysis of the limitations to research design

design appropriate tools and techniques

research report with analysis of data, and valid and reliable findings

utility and relevance of the research results

The candidate must demonstrate specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge of:

relevant legislation and regulatory requirements impacting on research activity

research strategies and techniques

data collection methods

risk assessment and monitoring strategies, including environmental risk analysis

strategies to evaluate and analyse effectiveness of research approach

environmental sustainability principles

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must ensure:

research activity relates to an actual workplace or industry context and topic

competence is demonstrated using a range of tools and techniques appropriate to the given situations and research topic

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. Define topic

1.1 Identify and scope research issue

1.2 Develop and refine research questions

1.3 Identify research methodologies

1.4 Develop hypotheses

2. Undertake literature review

2.1 Identify suitable sources of literature

2.2 Analyse and present literature outcomes

2.3 Refine research questions and strategy in light of literature review findings

3. Undertake research

3.1 Develop and validate research instruments

3.2 Identify and address ethical and confidentiality requirements

3.3 Identify environmental sustainability issues associated with the research

3.4 Undertake research

3.5 Record findings

4. Present findings

4.1 Analyse research outcomes

4.2 Review and analyse research methodology

4.3 Develop recommendations

4.4 Prepare and present research report

4.5 Present report for peer review

The candidate must undertake an independent research project directed towards an agri-business issue or problem.

The candidate must demonstrate ability to:

use analysis and interpretation skills to:

critically review other research strategies, analyses and findings

apply research findings to a current issue

select relevant information and documentation

use communication and negotiation skills to:

present and explain research ideas

gain commitment to participate in research activity

present findings

develop and conduct research activity

undertake risk assessment and resolve blockages

The candidate must provide evidence of:

comprehensive literature review

formulated research proposal or plan including:

specific research questions or hypotheses

valid population or sample size

description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be undertaken

full description of the data collection methods

analysis of the limitations to research design

design appropriate tools and techniques

research report with analysis of data, and valid and reliable findings

utility and relevance of the research results

The candidate must demonstrate specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge of:

relevant legislation and regulatory requirements impacting on research activity

research strategies and techniques

data collection methods

risk assessment and monitoring strategies, including environmental risk analysis

strategies to evaluate and analyse effectiveness of research approach

environmental sustainability principles

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must ensure:

research activity relates to an actual workplace or industry context and topic

competence is demonstrated using a range of tools and techniques appropriate to the given situations and research topic

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 and scope research issue 
Develop and refine research questions 
Identify research methodologies 
Develop hypotheses 
Identify suitable sources of literature 
Analyse and present literature outcomes 
Refine research questions and strategy in light of literature review findings 
Develop and validate research instruments 
Identify and address ethical and confidentiality requirements 
Identify environmental sustainability issues associated with the research 
Undertake research 
Record findings 
Analyse research outcomes 
Review and analyse research methodology 
Develop recommendations 
Prepare and present research report 
Present report for peer review 
Identify and scope research issue 
Develop and refine research questions 
Identify research methodologies 
Develop hypotheses 
Identify suitable sources of literature 
Analyse and present literature outcomes 
Refine research questions and strategy in light of literature review findings 
Develop and validate research instruments 
Identify and address ethical and confidentiality requirements 
Identify environmental sustainability issues associated with the research 
Undertake research 
Record findings 
Analyse research outcomes 
Review and analyse research methodology 
Develop recommendations 
Prepare and present research report 
Present report for peer review 

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