This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Research protocols and procedures

Organisations preferred format and style for documenting research findings

Ethical and legal obligations of self and organisation to undertake particular research topics

Key people in the organisation and their responsibilities for research projects

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Work independently within a designated timeframe for the research project

Work within ethical frameworks underpinning research within an education setting

Analyse collected data

Use computers for data entry and retrieval produce documents and reports

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Analyse and present information

Write notes business letters and research reports

Use computers for work processing and data entry

Work collaboratively with a team

Manage timeframes

Listen question and clarify

Read understand interpret written documents associated with the task

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment must demonstrate consistency of application of skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment

Research brief may include:

Education organisation may include:

Research question or topic may refer to:

Research strategies are:

Sources of information may include:

A project plan is:

Ethical and legislative practices may include:

Risk management strategies may include:

Recording processes and data management may include:

Research methods and activities may include:

Resources may include:

Policies and procedures are:

These may include:

Academic standards are: