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Evidence Guide: TAERES501A - Apply research to training and assessment practice

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TAERES501A - Apply research to training and assessment practice

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

Prepare research brief relating to training and assessment practice

  1. Identify purpose of research to be conducted according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice
  2. Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and methodology to be used
  3. Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice
  4. Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes
  5. Prepare budget and timelines for the research in line with organisational requirements and constraints
  6. Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures
Identify purpose of research to be conducted according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice

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Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and methodology to be used

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Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice

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Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes

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Prepare budget and timelines for the research in line with organisational requirements and constraints

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Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures

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Conduct research in training and assessment practice

  1. Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection
  2. Collect data and record appropriate project activities in line with the research proposal
  3. Analyse data from research in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice
Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection

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Collect data and record appropriate project activities in line with the research proposal

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Analyse data from research in relation to its application to improving current and future training and assessment practice

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Investigate and apply educational theory to the research

  1. Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory
  2. Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research
  3. Make recommendations for training and assessment development and improvement in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation
Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory

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Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research

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Make recommendations for training and assessment development and improvement in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation

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Report on application of educational theory to training and assessment practice

  1. Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel
  2. 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
  3. Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on the research recommendations and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes
Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel

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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

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Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices based on the research recommendations and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes

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Review entire process

  1. Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting
  2. Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel
  3. Make recommendations for further research based on the review
Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting

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Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel

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Make recommendations for further research based on the review

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

Range Statement

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.