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BSBRES401
Analyse and present research information

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.

It applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements 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. Gather and organise information

1.1 Gather and organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements

1.2 Access information held by the organisation ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements

1.3 Ensure that methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements

1.4 Identify research requirements for combining online research with nonelectronic sources of information

1.5 Use business technology to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements

1.6 Update, modify, maintain and store information, in accordance with organisational requirements

2. Research and analyse information

2.1 Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements

2.2 Ensure that data and research strategies used are valid and relevant to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources

2.3 Identify key words and phrases for use as part of any online search strategy, including the use of Boolean operators and other search tools

2.4 Use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes

2.5 Ensure that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research and business objectives

3. Present information

3.1 Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology

3.2 Structure and format reports in a clear manner that conforms to organisational requirements

3.3 Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements

3.4 Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements


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. Gather and organise information

1.1 Gather and organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements

1.2 Access information held by the organisation ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements

1.3 Ensure that methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements

1.4 Identify research requirements for combining online research with nonelectronic sources of information

1.5 Use business technology to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements

1.6 Update, modify, maintain and store information, in accordance with organisational requirements

2. Research and analyse information

2.1 Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements

2.2 Ensure that data and research strategies used are valid and relevant to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources

2.3 Identify key words and phrases for use as part of any online search strategy, including the use of Boolean operators and other search tools

2.4 Use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes

2.5 Ensure that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research and business objectives

3. Present information

3.1 Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology

3.2 Structure and format reports in a clear manner that conforms to organisational requirements

3.3 Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements

3.4 Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements

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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
Gather and organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements 
Access information held by the organisation ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements 
Ensure that methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements 
Identify research requirements for combining online research with nonelectronic sources of information 
Use business technology to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements 
Update, modify, maintain and store information, in accordance with organisational requirements 
Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements 
Ensure that data and research strategies used are valid and relevant to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources 
Identify key words and phrases for use as part of any online search strategy, including the use of Boolean operators and other search tools 
Use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes 
Ensure that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research and business objectives 
Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology 
Structure and format reports in a clear manner that conforms to organisational requirements 
Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements 
Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements 

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