Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCPOL003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and apply evidence to practice

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work. This unit applies to health and community service workers who need to research existinginformation to support and improve their work practice. It does not cover primary research.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including current research, evidence-based studies and industry intelligence

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Plan information gathering activities
  • Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice
  • Evaluate current trends in own area of practice
  • Establish and define research objectives
  • Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence
       
Element: Gather information
  • Evaluate and select methods of gathering information
  • Gather information using a systematic approach
  • Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements
  • Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future use
       
Element: Analyse information
  • Prioritise information based on the information need
  • Compare and contrast different sources of information
  • Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work
  • Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information
  • Make and document conclusions based on findings
       
Element: Use information in practice
  • Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used
  • Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice
  • Identify issues that require further research and evaluation
  • Develop actions to address outcomes of research
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Plan information gathering activities

1.1 Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice

1.2 Evaluate current trends in own area of practice

1.3 Establish and define research objectives

1.4 Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence

2. Gather information

2.1 Evaluate and select methods of gathering information

2.2 Gather information using a systematic approach

2.3 Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements

2.4 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future use

3. Analyse information

3.1 Prioritise information based on the information need

3.2 Compare and contrast different sources of information

3.3 Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work

3.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information

3.5 Make and document conclusions based on findings

4. Use information in practice

4.1 Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used

4.2 Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice

4.3 Identify issues that require further research and evaluation

4.4 Develop actions to address outcomes of research

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:

completed research activities and developed actions based on research outcomes for at least 2 different issues within own field of practice

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

different reasons for undertaking research:

comparison

hypothesis testing

trend identification

own knowledge extension

strengthen quality of own practice

sources of information, including established information sources and current research within own area of practice

principles and models of evidence-based practice, including:

rules of evidence

duty of care requirements associated with evidence-based practice

differences between evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and research

ways to evaluate the validity of information sources

research processes and how to use them

cultural and ethical considerations for research

processes that support analysis of information and how to use them, including:

comparing

contrasting

challenging

reflecting

distinguishing relevant from irrelevant

drawing interdisciplinary connections

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Plan information gathering activities

1.1 Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice

1.2 Evaluate current trends in own area of practice

1.3 Establish and define research objectives

1.4 Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence

2. Gather information

2.1 Evaluate and select methods of gathering information

2.2 Gather information using a systematic approach

2.3 Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements

2.4 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future use

3. Analyse information

3.1 Prioritise information based on the information need

3.2 Compare and contrast different sources of information

3.3 Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work

3.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information

3.5 Make and document conclusions based on findings

4. Use information in practice

4.1 Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used

4.2 Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice

4.3 Identify issues that require further research and evaluation

4.4 Develop actions to address outcomes of research

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice 
Evaluate current trends in own area of practice 
Establish and define research objectives 
Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence 
Evaluate and select methods of gathering information 
Gather information using a systematic approach 
Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements 
Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future use 
Prioritise information based on the information need 
Compare and contrast different sources of information 
Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work 
Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information 
Make and document conclusions based on findings 
Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used 
Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice 
Identify issues that require further research and evaluation 
Develop actions to address outcomes of research 

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