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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm research issue
  2. Employ selected research methodology
  3. Carry out research
  4. Deliver research results
  5. Confirm research issue
  6. Employ selected research methodology
  7. Carry out 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 one occasion.

carrying out research

using problem solving techniques

using technology for data input, analysis and preparation of reports

interpreting and preparing reports containing scientific research information communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

presenting research results tailored to different audiences


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.

applicable research methodologies

scientific process

statistics

specialist area of expertise

reporting requirements for scientific and/or technological research, requiring precision of expression and communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

public sector standards and legislation including environmental and work health and safety and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research and/or technological environment