• CHCPOL3A - Undertake research activities

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CHCPOL3A
Undertake research activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Not applicable.

Implementing research relevant to operations of the organisation.

Implementing research relevant to operations of the organisation

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Not applicable.




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.

This unit is based on the draft national correctional services standards unit of the same name.

Critical aspects of assessment:

Carrying out research activities that are directly relevant to the organisation.

Essential knowledge:

Current and suitable research methodologies

Consultation methods, protocols and practice

Information systems, manual and electronic

Report presentation

Cultural implications of research methods

Cultural analysis of information

Cultural knowledge and ownership issues

Essential skills:

Consultation methods

Complex communication

Negotiation with a wide range of known and unknown stakeholders

Interpretation and analysis of data

Networking

Written/oral presentation

Resource implications:

Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place.

Consistency in performance:

Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace

It is recommended that assessment take place on one or more occasions but must include all aspects of research activities - preparing, implementing, analysing, and reporting on research

Context of assessment:

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems.

This unit is based on the draft national correctional services standards unit of the same name.

Critical aspects of assessment:

Carrying out research activities that are directly relevant to the organisation.

Essential knowledge:

Current and suitable research methodologies

Consultation methods, protocols and practice

Information systems, manual and electronic

Report presentation

Cultural implications of research methods

Cultural analysis of information

Cultural knowledge and ownership issues

Essential skills:

Consultation methods

Complex communication

Negotiation with a wide range of known and unknown stakeholders

Interpretation and analysis of data

Networking

Written/oral presentation

Resource implications:

Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place.

Consistency in performance:

Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace

It is recommended that assessment take place on one or more occasions but must include all aspects of research activities - preparing, implementing, analysing, and reporting on research

Context of assessment:

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Not applicable.

The contexts for undertaking research may include:

Preparation of a range of organisational information for policy development, strategic planning, marketing and promotion services, planning new services, reviewing existing services, providing advice to management

Responsibility for research specific to a service, its clients, interests and relationship with the wider community

Responsibility for research for specific client interests and issues

Key people or stakeholders may be:

Within the organisation

In other areas of delivery and other services, agencies

In the education/training field

Other specialists

Management

Community leaders

Clients of the service delivery

The contexts for undertaking research may include:

Preparation of a range of organisational information for policy development, strategic planning, marketing and promotion services, planning new services, reviewing existing services, providing advice to management

Responsibility for research specific to a service, its clients, interests and relationship with the wider community

Responsibility for research for specific client interests and issues

Key people or stakeholders may be:

Within the organisation

In other areas of delivery and other services, agencies

In the education/training field

Other specialists

Management

Community leaders

Clients of the service delivery

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
The views and interests of stakeholders are reflected in the research methodology and it and is compatible with ethical considerations 
The research methodology is selected for suitability to the needs, purposes and resources and maximising credibility of outcomes 
Research strategies are selected and used which are appropriate to the client group, the subject matter being researched, the resources available and the outcomes sought 
Strategies for validating research outcomes are incorporated within the research plan 
Resources needed to conduct research are determined and allocated 
All relevant information is collected in a timely manner and recorded and stored to ensure validity, confidentiality and security 
A representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues is identified and consulted in appropriate ways to ensure the validity of outcomes 
Consultation is undertaken according to the agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies 
Consideration of cultural sensitivities and ethical issues is imbedded in all consultation 
Information is organised in a form which allows analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research 
Patterns and explanations developed are derived from the data to ensure validity and reliability 
Complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis are reported in an accessible and useable style and format 
Opportunities are provided for the validation of the research findings 
The results of the research are reported and made available to all relevant stakeholders 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCPOL3A - Undertake research activities
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