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

TAERES501A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply research to training and assessment practice

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TAERES501A - Apply research to training and assessment practice
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research into educational theory and apply this research to improve current training and assessment practice.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit typically applies to those who need to develop skills in research in order to apply educational theory to improve current and future training and assessment practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare research brief relating to training and assessment practice
  • Identify purpose of research to be conducted according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice
  • Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and methodology to be used
  • Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice
  • Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes
  • Prepare budget and timelines for the research in line with organisational requirements and constraints
  • Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures
       
Element: Conduct research in training and assessment practice
  • Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection
  • Collect data and record appropriate project activities in line with the research proposal
  • Analyse data from research in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice
       
Element: Investigate and apply educational theory to the research
  • Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory
  • Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research
  • Make recommendations for training and assessment development and improvement in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation
       
Element: Report on application of educational theory to training and assessment practice
  • Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel
  • Make recommendations for action to improve current and future training and assessment practice based on the research findings and present to relevant personnel for approval
  • Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on the research recommendations and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes
       
Element: Review entire process
  • Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting
  • Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel
  • Make recommendations for further research based on the review
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

complete at least one research project which includes:

a research brief including purpose of research, rationale, methodology, research activities, timeframe, resources required and expected outcomes

wide research into educational theory

analysis of data in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice

recommendations for action to improve current and future training and assessment practice

criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on research

conduct a review of the research process with recommendations for future research.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible. Where no workplace is available, a simulated workplace must be provided.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Required skills

communication skills to:

prepare reports

explain research objectives, processes and outcomes clearly to others

ask relevant research questions

critical thinking skills to:

think critically about learning and assessment processes

identify innovative applications of research to training and assessment practices

learning skills to select appropriate research methodology

literacy skills to:

prepare research briefs

locate and evaluate information

write fluently, accurately and legibly using appropriate text types

numeracy skills to:

prepare and monitor budgets

planning and organising skills to plan and conduct research

problem solving skills to review processes and make recommendations

teamwork skills to collaborate with others as required in the research process

technology skills to locate sources of information for research purposes.

Required knowledge

academic referencing and citation protocols

Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

ethical principles and guidelines for Indigenous research

intellectual property protocols

range of relevant research methods

sources of information relevant to research.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisation may include:

an enterprise

industry body

government department or agency

non-government or community organisation.

Research proposal may include:

methodology

procedure

research tools

variables

legal or ethical considerations for the research including timeline

proposed budget.

Documentation may include:

discussion of any limitations of methodology, data and analysis or process

presentation of the outcomes and recommendations

relevant appendices

research report

support for the activity, process or research hypothesis.

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 purpose of research to be conducted according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice 
Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and methodology to be used 
Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice 
Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes 
Prepare budget and timelines for the research in line with organisational requirements and constraints 
Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures 
Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection 
Collect data and record appropriate project activities in line with the research proposal 
Analyse data from research in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice 
Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory 
Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research 
Make recommendations for training and assessment development and improvement in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation 
Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel 
Make recommendations for action to improve current and future training and assessment practice based on the research findings and present to relevant personnel for approval 
Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on the research recommendations and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes 
Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting 
Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel 
Make recommendations for further research based on the review 

Forms

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