Organise and undertake scientific_technological research

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPSCI403A, 'Organise and undertake scientific_technological research'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Organise and undertake scientific_technological research' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify research issue

1.1 Industry analysis and consultation are used to identify likely research issues in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

1.2 Issue to be researched that is relevant to the industry and to the organisation's objectives is identified.

1.3 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements.

1.4 Current and published information relevant to the research issue is identified and analysed.

2. Identify research methodology

2.1 Objectives are established in consultation with other researcher/s in accordance with organisational policy and resource requirements.

2.2 A range of research method/s and analytical techniques is considered and the methodology and techniques are chosen that best enable objectives to be met.

2.3 Hypothesis is determined and is plausible, relevant and of benefit.

2.4 Risk management strategies, activities and tasks are determined in accordance with the requirements of the research methodology.

2.5 Hypothesis and methodology are recorded in accordance with organisational requirements.

3. Organise and carry out research

3.1 Resources to conduct the research are acquired in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

3.2 Tasks are scheduled and carried out in accordance with research methodology.

3.3 Research is monitored, data is collected and analysed and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with research requirements.

3.4 Research results are documented and report/s are prepared within specified timeframes in accordance with organisational requirements.

3.5 Reports are written clearly and concisely in styles suited to scientific and/or lay audiences in accordance with organisational requirements.

4. Communicate research results

4.1 Research results are communicated to the organisation, to the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

4.2 Intellectual property is protected in accordance with organisational requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPSCI403A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40112 - Certificate IV in Government
  • PSP40104 - Certificate IV in Government