Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on applied research to influence strategic practices and outcomes within an organisational context. The unit also covers constructing an applied research strategy, using a range of applied research techniques, and analysing and presenting findings.
The unit applies to leaders or managers who use applied research to enhance individual, team and organisational performance. The intended purpose and approach to applied research may vary across a range of contexts and organisations. In this unit, the focus is on applied research to attain improved organisational outcomes.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Technical Skills – Information Services
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan and develop an applied research strategy |
1.1 Clarify and confirm applied research purpose and requirements of relevant stakeholders 1.2 Identify policies and procedures in relation to conducting applied research 1.3 Establish methods for collecting and maintaining data in a systematic manner 1.4 Analyse factors affecting the reliability and validity of data 1.5 Review relevant research ethics and codes of conduct 1.6 Prepare applied research strategy and hypothesis 1.7 Frame a research strategy according to available tools and resources 1.8 Review and evaluate a range of applied research methods, theories and data collection techniques 1.9 Select methods to gather and analyse data according to research strategy |
2. Use a range of applied research techniques |
2.1 Use suitable technology and technology services to support data collection and analysis 2.2 Access sources of information and contributors relevant to the research 2.3 Confirm integrity of the data collected, and analysis tools used |
3. Analyse and present findings |
3.1 Evaluate how research findings such as trends and changes will impact on requirements of relevant stakeholders 3.2 Review data and research findings for accuracy of details and adherence to any legal requirements 3.3 Collate and analyse data for relevance against the original applied research strategy 3.4 Document and present research findings in a clear and logical manner consistent with stakeholder requirements 3.5 Identify the need for, and approach to, further research as required |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
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Learning |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Numeracy |
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Self-management |
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Planning and organising |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10