Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities |
CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities |
Unit updated in V4. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to implement research relevant to operations of the organisation and/or the community |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare a research plan |
1.1 Ensure views and interests of stakeholders are reflected in the research methodology and it and is compatible with ethical considerations 1.2 Select research methodology suitable to needs, purposes and resources and to maximise credibility of outcomes 1.3 Select and use research strategies appropriate to client group, subject matter being researched, the outcomes sought and the resources available 1.4 Ensure research plan incorporates strategies for validating research outcomes |
2. Implement appropriate research strategies |
2.1 Select and use research strategies appropriate to subject matter being researched, the outcomes sought and the resources available 2.2 Determine and allocate resources needed to conduct research 2.3 Ensure collection, recording and storage of all relevant information is timely and will ensure validity, confidentiality and security 2.4 Identify a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues and consult them in appropriate ways to ensure validity of outcomes 2.5 Undertake consultation according to agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies 2.6 Consider cultural sensitivities and ethical issues in all consultation |
3. Organise and analyse information |
3.1 Organise information in a form that allows analysis and suits the research purposes 3.2 Develop patterns in the data and derive explanations, maintaining validity and reliability |
4. Report the findings of the research |
4.1 Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis in an accessible and useable style and format 4.2 Provide opportunities for validation of research findings 4.3 Report research results and make them available to all relevant stakeholders |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment: |
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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. Add any 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. |
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The contexts for undertaking research may include: |
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Stakeholders may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable