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TAEDES504
Research and develop units of competency

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, and develop units of competency to address work functions and processes, work roles and work-related vocational outcomes.

It applies to those who work under limited supervision and use a range of specialised analytical or managerial skills, in researching and developing units of competency.

No licensing, legislative 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. Interpret requirements and research competency area

1.1 Clarify with the client, the purpose and scope for developing the unit of competency

1.2 Identify and confirm with relevant people, the systems and processes necessary to manage the development of the unit of competency

1.3 Conduct initial research in the defined scope to identify relevant information to the unit of competency

1.4 Analyse work role using a variety of research methods

1.5 Establish an overview of the factors necessary to competently perform work functions

1.6 Confirm research outcomes with relevant people

2. Draft the unit of competency

2.1 Access and interpret relevant guidelines to format and structure, the unit of competency

2.2 Use the research outcomes and relevant guidelines to draft the unit of competency in the required format

2.3 Draft a consistent and accessible unit of competency using plain English and technical language appropriate to the audience

2.4 Confirm the draft unit of competency with relevant people

3. Validate the unit of competency

3.1 Plan and write a comprehensive consultation process to review, validate and obtain feedback on the draft unit of competency

3.2 Review the consultation process

3.3 Conduct the consultation process with relevant stakeholders

3.4 Collate and analyse feedback from the consultation process, and modify the draft unit of competency to address any issues raised

3.5 Document the consultation process and outcomes

3.6 Conduct further consultation if necessary, and any further modifications to the draft unit of competency

3.7 Confirm findings with relevant stakeholders

4. Finalise the unit of competency

4.1 Ensure the draft unit of competency includes all relevant changes and the draft meets all requirements

4.2 Consider and address any final issues in the draft unit of competency, and deliver to the client

4.3 Evaluate and reflect upon the development process to identify and make improvements

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

to research, plan and draft three units of competency, and their associated assessment requirements, with consultation and review processes for each unit

provide the draft units of competency that meet format requirements, each with a written report detailing:

discussions with the client to clarify the scope, and purpose of the unit of competency

research undertaken, including methods and outcomes

consultation process and feedback

changes made to the unit of competency as a result of the consultation process.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

training package development and implementation

current Standards for Training Packages and any related guidelines

the roles of Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) and the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) in relation to the development and endorsement of Training Packages

who to collaborate with in order to obtain information about competency standards and their development, including:

ISCs

employer organisations and unions

professional bodies

other developers

the training package quality assurance panel

trainers

facilitators and assessors

relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge relating to the work role, and WHS considerations that need to be included in the content of competency standards.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to Standards for Training Packages.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


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. Interpret requirements and research competency area

1.1 Clarify with the client, the purpose and scope for developing the unit of competency

1.2 Identify and confirm with relevant people, the systems and processes necessary to manage the development of the unit of competency

1.3 Conduct initial research in the defined scope to identify relevant information to the unit of competency

1.4 Analyse work role using a variety of research methods

1.5 Establish an overview of the factors necessary to competently perform work functions

1.6 Confirm research outcomes with relevant people

2. Draft the unit of competency

2.1 Access and interpret relevant guidelines to format and structure, the unit of competency

2.2 Use the research outcomes and relevant guidelines to draft the unit of competency in the required format

2.3 Draft a consistent and accessible unit of competency using plain English and technical language appropriate to the audience

2.4 Confirm the draft unit of competency with relevant people

3. Validate the unit of competency

3.1 Plan and write a comprehensive consultation process to review, validate and obtain feedback on the draft unit of competency

3.2 Review the consultation process

3.3 Conduct the consultation process with relevant stakeholders

3.4 Collate and analyse feedback from the consultation process, and modify the draft unit of competency to address any issues raised

3.5 Document the consultation process and outcomes

3.6 Conduct further consultation if necessary, and any further modifications to the draft unit of competency

3.7 Confirm findings with relevant stakeholders

4. Finalise the unit of competency

4.1 Ensure the draft unit of competency includes all relevant changes and the draft meets all requirements

4.2 Consider and address any final issues in the draft unit of competency, and deliver to the client

4.3 Evaluate and reflect upon the development process to identify and make improvements

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

to research, plan and draft three units of competency, and their associated assessment requirements, with consultation and review processes for each unit

provide the draft units of competency that meet format requirements, each with a written report detailing:

discussions with the client to clarify the scope, and purpose of the unit of competency

research undertaken, including methods and outcomes

consultation process and feedback

changes made to the unit of competency as a result of the consultation process.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

training package development and implementation

current Standards for Training Packages and any related guidelines

the roles of Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) and the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) in relation to the development and endorsement of Training Packages

who to collaborate with in order to obtain information about competency standards and their development, including:

ISCs

employer organisations and unions

professional bodies

other developers

the training package quality assurance panel

trainers

facilitators and assessors

relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge relating to the work role, and WHS considerations that need to be included in the content of competency standards.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to Standards for Training Packages.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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
Clarify with the client, the purpose and scope for developing the unit of competency 
Identify and confirm with relevant people, the systems and processes necessary to manage the development of the unit of competency 
Conduct initial research in the defined scope to identify relevant information to the unit of competency 
Analyse work role using a variety of research methods 
Establish an overview of the factors necessary to competently perform work functions 
Confirm research outcomes with relevant people 
Access and interpret relevant guidelines to format and structure, the unit of competency 
Use the research outcomes and relevant guidelines to draft the unit of competency in the required format 
Draft a consistent and accessible unit of competency using plain English and technical language appropriate to the audience 
Confirm the draft unit of competency with relevant people 
Plan and write a comprehensive consultation process to review, validate and obtain feedback on the draft unit of competency 
Review the consultation process 
Conduct the consultation process with relevant stakeholders 
Collate and analyse feedback from the consultation process, and modify the draft unit of competency to address any issues raised 
Document the consultation process and outcomes 
Conduct further consultation if necessary, and any further modifications to the draft unit of competency 
Confirm findings with relevant stakeholders 
Ensure the draft unit of competency includes all relevant changes and the draft meets all requirements 
Consider and address any final issues in the draft unit of competency, and deliver to the client 
Evaluate and reflect upon the development process to identify and make improvements 

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