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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Determine ownership of research material
   • Identify and record the purpose and scope of researching community health needs
   • Consult key people to clarify the purpose and outcome of the research
   • Obtain permission from the community to undertake the research
   • Review and note funding policy and/or organisational guidelines regarding ownership
   • Negotiate ownership of research data and documents as required
   • Acknowledge ownership on documents, as required by funding, policy and/or organisational guidelines
3. Determine research methodology using community processes
   • Identify and discuss with community representatives any requirements relating to research outcomes
   • Identify key people and processes for effective community consultation in line with participatory action research principles
   • Identify and develop required information-gathering tools
   • Incorporate evaluation processes throughout research/consultation processes
   • Ensure methodology maintains community and individual confidentiality
4. Conduct research
   • Develop and implement action plans in line with agreed research methodology
   • Communicate with community in culturally appropriate and safe ways to gather relevant information
   • Record information gathered in line with organisation and community guidelines
   • Analyse information in accordance with scope and purpose of research
   • Evaluate research methodology in consultation with key people
5. Finalise research
   • Identify recommendations for action in line with community and organisation requirements
   • Complete report and discuss findings with community representatives
   • Refer report to agencies and stakeholders impacted by recommendations
   • Liaise with agencies to facilitate understanding and action in relation to report findings

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

planned, conducted and coordinated all aspects of at least one research project to inform the provision of health services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities, including:

communicating effectively with stakeholders, including community members

ensuring confidentiality of individual and community information as appropriate

applying research methodologies

developing information-gathering tools and action plans

presenting written information in research reports

analysing and presenting information clearly

evaluating research processes and findings

conducted at least two community group consultation sessions about the purpose, methodology and outcomes of the research.

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

This includes knowledge of:

available local resources, including relevant equipment and technology

sources of information

research techniques and processes, including small group facilitation

community development principles

research ethics – community ownership of data

relevant guidelines on research, including:

National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research

Values and Ethics – Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in ATSI Health Research

relevant policies, protocols and procedures of the organisation.

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