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BSBWRK506A
Coordinate research and analysis

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to individuals with a well established, sound theoretical knowledge base in unionism and industrial relations who provide leadership to members and staff in the union workplace. They carry high levels of responsibility and work at a senior level in the organisation.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate and undertake major research projects on behalf of the union. It covers planning research, coordinating and undertaking the research process, managing information systems, compiling reports and evaluating the research process.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

documented research project plan, with research objectives, and the outcomes of the research project which meet the stated objectives

examples of how information and data in the union is effectively gathered and managed

knowledge of the industry/s involved in the research.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a range of research documentation

access to systems for gathering and storing data and information.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

review of agreedresearch project objectives and timeframes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of union policies and procedures

assessment of written reports

review of strategies developed to acquire required information

evaluation of how the methods and aims of the research were communicated.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other workplace relations units.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

high level research and analytical skills

project management skills

technology skills to store data and to manage information

well developed writing skills.

Required knowledge

regional, national and international legislation and regulations relating to industrial relations, occupational health and safety (OHS), vocational education and training, equal opportunity and discrimination, trade practices

industry knowledge

union policies and procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Research projects could involve:

analysis of industry specific trends, statistics and issues

comparative national and international developments

information and analysis needed to develop a campaign, strategic plan, industry or sector plan and strategy, or to bargain effectively with employers

information and analysis to conduct a strategic comprehensive corporate or community campaign

Strategies could include:

commissioned research

computer- or web-based research

establishing expert or pre-eminent opinions

joint/collaborative work with academics, economists, social researchers, political parties, international agencies and industry groups

use of focus groups, polls and surveys

Specialist data and information could include:

information for a specific cultural or gender perspective

information, research and data in relation to corporations and inter-related bodies and connections within an industry and the economy

labour market, industry and employment statistics and related research

OHS statistics and related research

political and community polling around specific policy issues

vocational education and training statistics and related research

Information systems may involve:

databases and the use of spreadsheets, graphs, trend and time series, and mathematical equations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Define and agree research project objectives and timeframes 
Plan research process and implement in accordance with union policies and procedures 
Ensure agreed project phases, approval and review points are implemented to accommodate all project management function requirements 
Evaluate research process and report in relation to established project baselines to provide appropriate measures of performance 
Define information needs based on work objectives and organisational requirements 
Identify and allocate appropriate resources 
Allocate tasks to identified staff and gain support for the project 
Develop strategies to acquire required information 
Communicate the methods and aims of the research clearly 
Research information in a timely and thorough way and within resource allocation 
Monitor progress of research project and adjust to respond to internal and external factors 
Ensure specialist data and information is collected, consolidated and analysed to recommend outcomes and to advise trends to senior staff 
Develop appropriate analytical techniques and processes, and apply to information in order to achieve defined objectives and meet requirements 
Analyse information to identify facts, issues, patterns, interrelationships and trends 
Undertake all work in a timely manner and meet defined standards of the union 
Maintain information systems so that data and system integrity is guaranteed 
Maintain a range of standard and complex information systems and applications in accordance with organisational standards 
Integrate information in a timely and coherent manner 
Use the findings from the analysis to provide advice and to develop policies and solutions which meet organisational requirements 
Ensure reporting of results from analysis of information includes predictions, assumptions and constraints 
Ensure reporting of results and analysis of information is logically sequenced, concise and clear 
Identify and communicate criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of research project and phases 
Implement and monitor key measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of research processes 
Debrief all staff involved in research project on progress and outcomes 
Use appropriate strategies to ensure project outcomes are used effectively 

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