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TAERES501
Apply research to training and assessment practice

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake research into educational theory, and apply this research to improve current training and assessment practice.

It applies to those who need to develop skills in research in order to apply educational theory to improve current and future training, and assessment practice.

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. Prepare a research brief relating to training and assessment practice

1.1 Identify the purpose of research to be conducted, according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice

1.2 Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and the methodology to be used

1.3 Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required, and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice

1.4 Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes

1.5 Prepare budget and timelines for the research, in line with organisational requirements and constraints

1.6 Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures

2. Conduct research in training and assessment practice

2.1 Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection

2.2 Collect data, and record appropriate project activities, in line with the research proposal

2.3 Analyse data obtained from the research in relation to its application, improving current and future training, and assessment practice

3. Investigate and apply educational theory to the research

3.1 Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory

3.2 Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research

3.3 Make recommendations for training and assessment development, and improvement, in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation

4. Report on the application of educational theory to training and assessment practice

4.1 Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel

4.2 Make recommendations for action to improve current, and future, training and assessment practice, based on the research findings, and present to relevant personnel for approval

4.3 Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on the research recommendations, and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes

5. Review entire process

5.1 Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting

5.2 Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel

5.3 Make recommendations for further research based on the review

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

completing at least one research project that includes:

a research brief, including purpose of research, rationale, methodology, research activities, timeframe, resources required and expected outcomes

wide research into educational theory

analysis of data in relation to its application, to improving current and future training, and assessment practice

recommendations for action to improve current and future training, and assessment practice

criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on research

finalising one research report using academic referencing and citation protocols

conducting a review of the research process with recommendations for future research.

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:

the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

intellectual property protocols

a range of relevant research methods

the sources of information relevant to educational research

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.

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. Prepare a research brief relating to training and assessment practice

1.1 Identify the purpose of research to be conducted, according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice

1.2 Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and the methodology to be used

1.3 Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required, and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice

1.4 Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes

1.5 Prepare budget and timelines for the research, in line with organisational requirements and constraints

1.6 Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures

2. Conduct research in training and assessment practice

2.1 Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection

2.2 Collect data, and record appropriate project activities, in line with the research proposal

2.3 Analyse data obtained from the research in relation to its application, improving current and future training, and assessment practice

3. Investigate and apply educational theory to the research

3.1 Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory

3.2 Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research

3.3 Make recommendations for training and assessment development, and improvement, in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation

4. Report on the application of educational theory to training and assessment practice

4.1 Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel

4.2 Make recommendations for action to improve current, and future, training and assessment practice, based on the research findings, and present to relevant personnel for approval

4.3 Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on the research recommendations, and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes

5. Review entire process

5.1 Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting

5.2 Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel

5.3 Make recommendations for further research based on the review

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

completing at least one research project that includes:

a research brief, including purpose of research, rationale, methodology, research activities, timeframe, resources required and expected outcomes

wide research into educational theory

analysis of data in relation to its application, to improving current and future training, and assessment practice

recommendations for action to improve current and future training, and assessment practice

criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on research

finalising one research report using academic referencing and citation protocols

conducting a review of the research process with recommendations for future research.

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:

the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

intellectual property protocols

a range of relevant research methods

the sources of information relevant to educational research

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.

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
Identify the purpose of research to be conducted, according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice 
Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and the methodology to be used 
Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required, and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice 
Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes 
Prepare budget and timelines for the research, in line with organisational requirements and constraints 
Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures 
Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection 
Collect data, and record appropriate project activities, in line with the research proposal 
Analyse data obtained from the research in relation to its application, improving current and future training, and assessment practice 
Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory 
Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research 
Make recommendations for training and assessment development, and improvement, in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation 
Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel 
Make recommendations for action to improve current, and future, training and assessment practice, based on the research findings, and present to relevant personnel for approval 
Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on the research recommendations, and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes 
Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting 
Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel 
Make recommendations for further research based on the review 

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