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Evidence Guide: AURAFA006 - Conduct research and present technical reports

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AURAFA006 - Conduct research and present technical reports

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine research requirements

  1. Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
  2. Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
  3. Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
Problem requiring research is identified and clarified

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Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed

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Plan research

  1. Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
  2. Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
  3. Research design is developed according to research requirements
  4. Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
  5. Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
Systematic methodology for information collection is developed

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Conduct research

  1. Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
  2. Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives

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Analyse research information

  1. Research data is prepared for analysis
  2. Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
  3. Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
Research data is prepared for analysis

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Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures

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Prepare and present research report

  1. Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
  2. Report is presented according to workplace procedures
  3. Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards

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Report is presented according to workplace procedures

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Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures

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Determine research requirements

  1. Problem requiring research is identified and clarified
  2. Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed
  3. Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders
Problem requiring research is identified and clarified

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Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed

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Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders

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Plan research

  1. Systematic methodology for information collection is developed
  2. Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed
  3. Research design is developed according to research requirements
  4. Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced
  5. Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan
Systematic methodology for information collection is developed

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Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed

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Research design is developed according to research requirements

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Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced

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Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan

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Conduct research

  1. Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives
  2. Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference
Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives

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Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference

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Analyse research information

  1. Research data is prepared for analysis
  2. Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures
  3. Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures
Research data is prepared for analysis

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Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures

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Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures

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Prepare and present research report

  1. Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards
  2. Report is presented according to workplace procedures
  3. Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards

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Report is presented according to workplace procedures

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Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine research requirements

1.1 Problem requiring research is identified and clarified

1.2 Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed

1.3 Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders

2. Plan research

2.1 Systematic methodology for information collection is developed

2.2 Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed

2.3 Research design is developed according to research requirements

2.4 Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced

2.5 Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan

3. Conduct research

3.1 Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives

3.2 Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference

4. Analyse research information

4.1 Research data is prepared for analysis

4.2 Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures

4.3 Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures

5. Prepare and present research report

5.1 Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards

5.2 Report is presented according to workplace procedures

5.3 Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine research requirements

1.1 Problem requiring research is identified and clarified

1.2 Research purpose, objectives and limits, and timeframe are identified, clearly defined, and confirmed

1.3 Research outline is prepared and confirmed with key stakeholders

2. Plan research

2.1 Systematic methodology for information collection is developed

2.2 Appropriate sources of research information are identified, reviewed and assessed

2.3 Research design is developed according to research requirements

2.4 Resources that support research requirements are identified and sourced

2.5 Pilot study is conducted to identify variations or additions to proposed research plan

3. Conduct research

3.1 Research is carried out according to established purpose, process and objectives

3.2 Research data is collected, manipulated as required, and stored for future reference

4. Analyse research information

4.1 Research data is prepared for analysis

4.2 Data is analysed using appropriate methods according to workplace procedures

4.3 Conclusions, findings and recommendations are drawn from data analysis and documented according to workplace procedures

5. Prepare and present research report

5.1 Technical report, and as required associated presentation materials, are prepared according to report requirements andworkplace standards

5.2 Report is presented according to workplace procedures

5.3 Information management and report storage requirements are followed according to workplace procedures

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

research and prepare two different technical reports, in which the work must involve:

accessing and interpreting relevant automotive technical information

developing a research outline

undertaking detailed research of the subject area

analysing data

developing conclusions, findings and recommendations

presenting reports to intended target audience.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

research methods, including:

qualitative, including:

participant observations

interviews

focus groups

quantitative, including:

questionnaires

laboratory experiments

procedures for undertaking research, including:

planning the research, including:

identifying the problem

defining purpose and limits of the research

developing a research outline

sourcing information

designing the research, including:

methodology

data gathering

data analysis

conducting pilot studies

conducting the research, including data gathering, including common testing procedures

data analysis, including calculating mean, mode, median and percentages

drawing conclusions from data analysis

preparing and presenting a technical report, including:

writing for a specific audience

using pictures and diagrams

using style guides

storing data and documents.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Research outline must include:

information entry, including hard and soft copy

data storage and version control

print output.

Researchmust include one of the following:

desk-based research

experiments

tests.

Research design must include:

research methodology

data gathering methods

data analysis methods.

Report requirements must satisfy:

purpose

objectives

timeframe

planned process

reporting, including findings and proposed actions or recommendations.

Workplace standards must include:

agreed quality standards

suitability for intended audience and purpose

use of specialist or management summaries

compliance with protocols, conventions and legal requirements relating to acknowledgements and intellectual property.