- CULMS410A - Provide research assistance
CULMS410A
Provide research assistance
This unit refers to providing assistance in collecting, analysing and presenting research data and findings.This unit refers to providing assistance in collecting, analysing and presenting research data and findings
Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Confirm aims and desired outcomes of research | 1.1 | Details of research purpose, aims and desired outcomes are clarified and confirmed with relevant personnel |
1.2 | Details of scope of research assistance, method, procedures, timeframes and available resources are clarified and confirmed | ||
1.3 | Details of roles and responsibilities in reaching expected outcomes of the research assistance are identified and confirmed | ||
2 | Collect and analyse information | 2.1 | Information is sought from appropriate sources in accordance with agreed procedures for research assistance |
2.2 | Information obtained is appropriate, comprehensive and meets its intended purpose | ||
2.3 | Records of the investigations are kept and maintained in accordance with agreed procedures | ||
3 | Present findings | 3.1 | Summaries of the required research information are provided when appropriate |
3.2 | Research findings are presented to relevant people in appropriate language, style and format | ||
3.3 | Supporting information, explanations and arguments are provided as appropriate | ||
3.4 | Documentation is prepared according to agreed format and institution's procedures and practices | ||
3.5 | Reports and other records are filed according to institution's procedures | ||
3.6 | Issues arising from the research which require further action or research are identified and notified to appropriate personnel | ||
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in using computers for data entry and retrieval and producing documents
Concurrent assessment of units:
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the unit titled:
Use information technology
Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Skills and knowledge are required in:
research protocols and procedures
subject matter relating to topic under research
analysing and presenting information
the institution's preferred format and style for documenting research findings
listening, questioning and clarification
reading, understanding and interpreting written documents associated with the tasks
speaking in a friendly and culturally appropriate manner
writing notes, business letters, research reports
using computers for word processing and data entry and retrieval
working collaboratively in a team
time management
Resource implications:
Competency in this unit should be assessed using all the relevant resources commonly provided in a museum, public gallery, contemporary art space, science exploration centre and/or keeping place. Specific tools may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
organisation's mission statement
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans and relevant instructions for staff
Method and context of assessment:
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
oral or written questions
practical demonstration
third party report addressing performance criteria
portfolio
case study project
Competency in this unit needs to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence.
Assessment should occur either on the job, off the job or in a combination of on and off the job.
Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in using computers for data entry and retrieval and producing documents
Concurrent assessment of units:
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the unit titled:
Use information technology
Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Skills and knowledge are required in:
research protocols and procedures
subject matter relating to topic under research
analysing and presenting information
the institution's preferred format and style for documenting research findings
listening, questioning and clarification
reading, understanding and interpreting written documents associated with the tasks
speaking in a friendly and culturally appropriate manner
writing notes, business letters, research reports
using computers for word processing and data entry and retrieval
working collaboratively in a team
time management
Resource implications:
Competency in this unit should be assessed using all the relevant resources commonly provided in a museum, public gallery, contemporary art space, science exploration centre and/or keeping place. Specific tools may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
organisation's mission statement
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans and relevant instructions for staff
Method and context of assessment:
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
oral or written questions
practical demonstration
third party report addressing performance criteria
portfolio
case study project
Competency in this unit needs to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence.
Assessment should occur either on the job, off the job or in a combination of on and off the job.
Range Statement
A person demonstrating this unit of competency will operate within the institution's:
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
ethical standards
access and equity principles and practices
cultural diversity principles
communication channels
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards
Research assistance may be required for investigation into:
the institution's collection
objects for acquisition or disposal
issues relating to public programs
fields of study associated with the institution
scientific or technical processes such as conservation
Research assistance will generally be provided to other staff in the institution when the purpose and objectives of the research are determined and directed by others.
A person demonstrating this unit of competency will operate within the institution's:
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
ethical standards
access and equity principles and practices
cultural diversity principles
communication channels
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards
Research assistance may be required for investigation into:
the institution's collection
objects for acquisition or disposal
issues relating to public programs
fields of study associated with the institution
scientific or technical processes such as conservation
Research assistance will generally be provided to other staff in the institution when the purpose and objectives of the research are determined and directed by others.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.