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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select appropriate research strategies
  2. Gather information
  3. Consult with key people
  4. Organise and analyse information
  5. Report the findings of the research
  6. Select appropriate research strategies
  7. Gather information
  8. Consult with key people
  9. Organise and analyse information
  10. Report the findings of the research

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying a range of research strategies relevant to the nature of the research

analysing complex data

managing time and priorities using a wide range of methods

using sophisticated written and verbal communication to:

present formal written reports

negotiate with a wide range of known and unknown stakeholders

negotiate with senior management and specialist professionals

interpreting data and information

solving complex problems

using information technology for research and reporting

networking inside and outside the workplace


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

agency, organisation and legislative requirements, policies, procedures and practice

organisation’s consultation, reporting and accountability systems and processes

code of ethics

suitable research methodologies

consultation models, protocol and practice

manual and electronic information systems

cultural implications of research methods and the cultural analysis of information