Assessor Resource

PSPSCI004
Undertake scientific/technological research

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to perform scientific or technological research. It includes confirming the research issue, employing a selected research methodology, carrying out the research and delivering the results.

This unit applies to those working in scientific or technological research.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to..

Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Confirm research issue

1.1 Confirm and clarify issue to be researched with other researchers.

1.2 Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.

1.3 Locate and analyse current and published information relevant to the research issue.

2. Employ selected research methodology

2.1 Select research method/s and objectives in consultation with other researchers and in accordance with resource requirements.

2.2 Establish a hypothesis and confirm it with other researcher/s as plausible, relevant and of benefit.

2.3 Confirm tasks, risk management strategies and analytical techniques in consultation with other researcher/s.

2.4 Record research methodology.

3. Carry out research

3.1 Source resources to conduct the research.

3.2 Schedule and carry out tasks under general guidance in accordance with research methodology.

3.3 Monitor research and collect and analyse data in accordance with research plan.

3.4 Discuss and document research results with other researcher/s.

3.5 Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes.

3.6 Write reports.

4. Deliver research results

4.1 Provide research results to the organisation, to the scientific community and/or to the industry.

4.2 Protect intellectual property.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

carrying out research

using problem solving techniques

using technology for data input, analysis and preparation of reports

interpreting and preparing reports containing scientific research information communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

presenting research results tailored to different audiences

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

applicable research methodologies

scientific process

statistics

specialist area of expertise

reporting requirements for scientific and/or technological research, requiring precision of expression and communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

public sector standards and legislation including environmental and work health and safety and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research and/or technological environment

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Confirm research issue

1.1 Confirm and clarify issue to be researched with other researchers.

1.2 Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.

1.3 Locate and analyse current and published information relevant to the research issue.

2. Employ selected research methodology

2.1 Select research method/s and objectives in consultation with other researchers and in accordance with resource requirements.

2.2 Establish a hypothesis and confirm it with other researcher/s as plausible, relevant and of benefit.

2.3 Confirm tasks, risk management strategies and analytical techniques in consultation with other researcher/s.

2.4 Record research methodology.

3. Carry out research

3.1 Source resources to conduct the research.

3.2 Schedule and carry out tasks under general guidance in accordance with research methodology.

3.3 Monitor research and collect and analyse data in accordance with research plan.

3.4 Discuss and document research results with other researcher/s.

3.5 Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes.

3.6 Write reports.

4. Deliver research results

4.1 Provide research results to the organisation, to the scientific community and/or to the industry.

4.2 Protect intellectual property.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

carrying out research

using problem solving techniques

using technology for data input, analysis and preparation of reports

interpreting and preparing reports containing scientific research information communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

presenting research results tailored to different audiences

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

applicable research methodologies

scientific process

statistics

specialist area of expertise

reporting requirements for scientific and/or technological research, requiring precision of expression and communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

public sector standards and legislation including environmental and work health and safety and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research and/or technological environment

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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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
Confirm and clarify issue to be researched with other researchers. 
Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property. 
Locate and analyse current and published information relevant to the research issue. 
Select research method/s and objectives in consultation with other researchers and in accordance with resource requirements. 
Establish a hypothesis and confirm it with other researcher/s as plausible, relevant and of benefit. 
Confirm tasks, risk management strategies and analytical techniques in consultation with other researcher/s. 
Record research methodology. 
Source resources to conduct the research. 
Schedule and carry out tasks under general guidance in accordance with research methodology. 
Monitor research and collect and analyse data in accordance with research plan. 
Discuss and document research results with other researcher/s. 
Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes. 
Write reports. 
Provide research results to the organisation, to the scientific community and/or to the industry. 
Protect intellectual property. 
Confirm and clarify issue to be researched with other researchers. 
Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property. 
Locate and analyse current and published information relevant to the research issue. 
Select research method/s and objectives in consultation with other researchers and in accordance with resource requirements. 
Establish a hypothesis and confirm it with other researcher/s as plausible, relevant and of benefit. 
Confirm tasks, risk management strategies and analytical techniques in consultation with other researcher/s. 
Record research methodology. 
Source resources to conduct the research. 
Schedule and carry out tasks under general guidance in accordance with research methodology. 
Monitor research and collect and analyse data in accordance with research plan. 
Discuss and document research results with other researcher/s. 
Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes. 
Write reports. 

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