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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clarify the purpose and scope of the research
   • Confirm and clarify the purpose and scope of the required compliance related research in collaboration with the client/s and relevant internal and/or external personnel
   • Document the purpose and scope of the required research in accordance with organisational and/or client requirements
2. Develop the research plan
   • Develop a suitable research methodology to enable sufficiently valid and reliable outcomes for the required research
   • Prepare the research plan for the proposed project
   • Obtain approval of plan from relevant internal and/or external personnel
3. Gather required research data
   • Collect relevant research data using appropriate research techniques and sources in accordance with the agreed research plan
   • Gather and interpret from appropriate sources, information on relevant Australian and international standards pertaining to compliance requirements and related systems
   • 3.3 Organise, interpret and review collected data in terms of its relevance to the project's purpose and objectives
   • Discuss ambiguities, uncertainties and problems experienced while interpreting collected data and address appropriately in conjunction with relevant internal or external personnel
   • Organise interpreted research data for later analysis
4. Analyse collected data
   • Analyse data in accordance with planned methodology
   • Review and discuss outcomes of the analysis with relevant internal or external personnel
5. Determine research findings and outcomes
   • Interpret the outcomes of the data analysis in accordance with the project objectives
   • Develop and discuss preliminary findings, identified issues and related recommendations with relevant internal and/or external personnel
   • Undertake any additional data collection and analysis required to clarify aspects of findings, issues and related action options
6. Document and disseminate research outcomes
   • Prepare a draft report of the research outcomes, findings and recommendations in accordance with the agreed structure and format, and distribute to relevant internal and/or external personnel for comment and feedback
   • Edit the report based on the feedback obtained
   • Proofread the report prior to publication
   • Ensure the outcomes, findings and recommendations in the report are signed off by authorised personnel
   • Produce and disseminate the report to nominated internal and/or external personnel in accordance with agreed arrangements