Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake independent study as a research project directed towards an agri-business issue or problem, including a literature review. The project outcomes must be designed to influence strategic practices and outcomes within an industry context. Some topics will require knowledge of experimental design, survey techniques and statistical analysis of results.

This unit applies to leaders or managers using applied research methodologies to address an industry or sectorial issue.

The focus of this unit is on using research strategies to better understand industry opportunities and threats in order to gain improved industry performance.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

Assessment requirements

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must undertake an independent research project directed towards an agri-business issue or problem.

The candidate must demonstrate ability to:

• use analysis and interpretation skills to:

• critically review other research strategies, analyses and findings
• apply research findings to a current issue
• select relevant information and documentation

• use communication and negotiation skills to:

• present and explain research ideas
• gain commitment to participate in research activity
• present findings

• develop and conduct research activity
• undertake risk assessment and resolve blockages

The candidate must provide evidence of:

• comprehensive literature review
• formulated research proposal or plan including:

• specific research questions or hypotheses
• valid population or sample size
• description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be undertaken
• full description of the data collection methods

• analysis of the limitations to research design
• design appropriate tools and techniques
• research report with analysis of data, and valid and reliable findings
• utility and relevance of the research results

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge of:

• relevant legislation and regulatory requirements impacting on research activity
• research strategies and techniques
• data collection methods
• risk assessment and monitoring strategies, including environmental risk analysis
• strategies to evaluate and analyse effectiveness of research approach
• environmental sustainability principles

Assessment Conditions

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must ensure:

• research activity relates to an actual workplace or industry context and topic
• competence is demonstrated using a range of tools and techniques appropriate to the given situations and research topic

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7