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

PSPSCI010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and undertake scientific/technological research

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPSCI010 - Develop and undertake scientific/technological research
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct scientific and/or technological research at a broadly recognised level where considerable initiative and independent judgment are used within generally directed strategic programs. It includes framing the research question, developing the research methodology, undertaking and managing the research and disseminating the results. This unit applies to those working in scientific/technological research.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with supervisory responsibilities, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Government Science and Technology
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: Frame research question
  • Identify viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation.
  • Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding.
  • Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information.
  • Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes.
  • Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property.
  • Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials.
       
Element: Develop research methodology
  • Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements.
  • Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements.
  • Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit.
  • Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities.
  • Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities.
       
Element: Undertake and manage research
  • Seek resources to conduct the research.
  • Schedule, assign and carry out tasks.
  • Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies.
  • Determine and document research results.
  • Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements.
       
Element: Disseminate research results
  • Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations.
  • Protect intellectual property.
       
Element: Frame research question
  • Identify viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation.
  • Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding.
  • Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information.
  • Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes.
  • Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property.
  • Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials.
       
Element: Develop research methodology
  • Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements.
  • Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements.
  • Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit.
  • Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities.
  • Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities.
       
Element: Undertake and manage research
  • Seek resources to conduct the research.
  • Schedule, assign and carry out tasks.
  • Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies.
  • Determine and document research results.
  • Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements.
       
Element: Disseminate research results
  • Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations.
  • Protect intellectual property.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Frame research question

1.1 Identify viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation.

1.2 Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding.

1.3 Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information.

1.4 Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes.

1.5 Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property.

1.6 Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials.

2. Develop research methodology

2.1 Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements.

2.2 Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements.

2.3 Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit.

2.4 Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities.

2.5 Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities.

3. Undertake and manage research

3.1 Seek resources to conduct the research.

3.2 Schedule, assign and carry out tasks.

3.3 Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies.

3.4 Determine and document research results.

3.5 Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements.

4. Disseminate research results

4.1 Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations.

4.2 Protect intellectual property.

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.

using problem-solving techniques

working in and facilitating teams

using technology for data input, analysis and preparation of reports

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

presenting research results tailored to different audiences

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.

research methodologies

scientific process

statistics

the use of sophisticated statistical models

specialist area of expertise

possible sources of external funding

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

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

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Frame research question

1.1 Identify viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation.

1.2 Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding.

1.3 Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information.

1.4 Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes.

1.5 Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property.

1.6 Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials.

2. Develop research methodology

2.1 Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements.

2.2 Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements.

2.3 Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit.

2.4 Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities.

2.5 Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities.

3. Undertake and manage research

3.1 Seek resources to conduct the research.

3.2 Schedule, assign and carry out tasks.

3.3 Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies.

3.4 Determine and document research results.

3.5 Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements.

4. Disseminate research results

4.1 Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations.

4.2 Protect intellectual property.

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 viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation. 
Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding. 
Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information. 
Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes. 
Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property. 
Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials. 
Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements. 
Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements. 
Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit. 
Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities. 
Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities. 
Seek resources to conduct the research. 
Schedule, assign and carry out tasks. 
Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies. 
Determine and document research results. 
Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements. 
Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations. 
Protect intellectual property. 
Identify viable research questions through industry experience, industry analysis and consultation. 
Consult with possible funding bodies to identify issues which may attract external funding. 
Frame a research question to capture key issue/s with supporting information. 
Demonstrate the benefit of the research question to the industry and its relevance to the organisation’s objectives and timeframes. 
Identify and manage issues relating to intellectual property. 
Identify current information relevant to the research question by accessing research and professional networks and analysing published and unpublished materials. 
Determine objectives that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements. 
Select research methodology and analytical techniques to meet objectives and funding requirements. 
Formulate a hypothesis that is plausible, relevant and of benefit. 
Determine risk management strategies and lay out activities. 
Record the hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities. 
Seek resources to conduct the research. 
Schedule, assign and carry out tasks. 
Monitor research performance, analyse and interpret data and deal with contingencies. 
Determine and document research results. 
Prepare research report/s within specified timeframes in accordance with or funding body requirements. 
Disseminate research results within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations. 
Protect intellectual property. 

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