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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and implement a project plan to undertake research activities
  2. Coordinate and undertake the research process
  3. Analyse information and apply the results of analysis
  4. Manage information systems
  5. Compile reports from information analysis
  6. Evaluate the research process

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

documented research project plan with research objectives and the outcomes of the research project which meet the stated objectives

examples of how information and data in the union is effectively gathered and managed

knowledge of the industrys involved in the research

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of research documentation

access to systems for gathering and storing data and information

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

review of agreedresearch project objectives and timeframes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of union policies and procedures

assessment of written reports

review of strategies developed to acquire required information

evaluation of how the methods and aims of the research were communicated

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

other workplace relations units


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Research projects could involve:

analysis of industry specific trends, statistics and issues

comparative national and international developments

information and analysis needed to develop a campaign, strategic plan, industry or sector plan and strategy, or to bargain effectively with employers

information and analysis to conduct a strategic comprehensive corporate or community campaign

Strategies could include:

commissioned research

computer- or web-based research

establishing expert or pre-eminent opinions

joint/collaborative work with academics, economists, social researchers, political parties, international agencies and industry groups

use of focus groups, polls and surveys

Specialist data and information could include:

information for a specific cultural or gender perspective

information, research and data in relation to corporations and inter-related bodies and connections within an industry and the economy

labour market, industry and employment statistics and related research

OHS statistics and related research

political and community polling around specific policy issues

vocational education and training statistics and related research

Information systems may involve:

databases and the use of spreadsheets, graphs, trend and time series, and mathematical equations