AURAFA006 - Conduct research and present technical reports
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AURAFA006 Conduct research and present technical reports
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to research technical subject matter, and prepare and present a technical report of findings. It involves identifying and analysing research requirements, planning and conducting the research, evaluating findings, and developing and presenting the technical report.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry at a specialist technician or manager level.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Determine research requirements
1.1 Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
1.2 Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
1.3 Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
2. Plan research
2.1 Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
2.2 Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
2.3 Research design is developed according to research requirements
2.4 Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
2.5 Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
3. Conduct research
3.1 Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
3.2 Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
4. Analyse research information
4.1 Research data is prepared for analysis
4.2 Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
4.3 Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare and present research report
5.1 Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
5.2 Report is presented according to workplace procedures
5.3 Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
research and prepare two different technical reports, in which the work must involve:
accessing and interpreting relevant automotive technical information
developing a research outline
undertaking detailed research of the subject area
analysing data
developing conclusions, findings and recommendations
presenting reports to intended target audience.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
research methods, including:
qualitative, including:
participant observations
interviews
focus groups
quantitative, including:
questionnaires
laboratory experiments
procedures for undertaking research, including:
planning the research, including:
identifying the problem
defining purpose and limits of the research
developing a research outline
sourcing information
designing the research, including:
methodology
data gathering
data analysis
conducting pilot studies
conducting the research, including data gathering, including common testing procedures
data analysis, including calculating mean, mode, median and percentages
drawing conclusions from data analysis
preparing and presenting a technical report, including:
writing for a specific audience
using pictures and diagrams
using style guides
storing data and documents.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to researching, preparing and presenting technical reports in the automotive workplace, e.g. technical reports and presentation notes.
Assessment must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
situations requiring research activities and technical report writing
range of reference materials relevant to technical research activities
commercially realistic number of co-workers to which the technical report may be presented.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Determine research requirements
1.1 Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
1.2 Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
1.3 Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
2. Plan research
2.1 Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
2.2 Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
2.3 Research design is developed according to research requirements
2.4 Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
2.5 Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
3. Conduct research
3.1 Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
3.2 Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
4. Analyse research information
4.1 Research data is prepared for analysis
4.2 Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
4.3 Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare and present research report
5.1 Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
5.2 Report is presented according to workplace procedures
5.3 Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Research outline must include:
information entry, including hard and soft copy
data storage and version control
print output.
Researchmust include one of the following:
desk-based research
experiments
tests.
Research design must include:
research methodology
data gathering methods
data analysis methods.
Report requirements must satisfy:
purpose
objectives
timeframe
planned process
reporting, including findings and proposed actions or recommendations.
Workplace standards must include:
agreed quality standards
suitability for intended audience and purpose
use of specialist or management summaries
compliance with protocols, conventions and legal requirements relating to acknowledgements and intellectual property.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
research and prepare two different technical reports, in which the work must involve:
accessing and interpreting relevant automotive technical information
developing a research outline
undertaking detailed research of the subject area
analysing data
developing conclusions, findings and recommendations
presenting reports to intended target audience.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
research methods, including:
qualitative, including:
participant observations
interviews
focus groups
quantitative, including:
questionnaires
laboratory experiments
procedures for undertaking research, including:
planning the research, including:
identifying the problem
defining purpose and limits of the research
developing a research outline
sourcing information
designing the research, including:
methodology
data gathering
data analysis
conducting pilot studies
conducting the research, including data gathering, including common testing procedures
data analysis, including calculating mean, mode, median and percentages
drawing conclusions from data analysis
preparing and presenting a technical report, including:
writing for a specific audience
using pictures and diagrams
using style guides
storing data and documents.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to researching, preparing and presenting technical reports in the automotive workplace, e.g. technical reports and presentation notes.
Assessment must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
situations requiring research activities and technical report writing
range of reference materials relevant to technical research activities
commercially realistic number of co-workers to which the technical report may be presented.
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Observation Checklist
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Comments/feedback
Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
Research design is developed according to research requirements
Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
Research data is prepared for analysis
Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
Report is presented according to workplace procedures
Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
Research design is developed according to research requirements
Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
Research data is prepared for analysis
Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
Report is presented according to workplace procedures
Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
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