Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Initiating, managing and acting upon research and the resultant recommendations.
Initiating, managing and acting upon research and the resultant recommendations
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Performance Criteria |
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1. Initiate research efforts |
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The need for further research is identified and defined and proposals developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders |
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1.2 |
Research concepts, designs and proposals are developed and tested with relevant stakeholders according to needs, timeframes, resources and desired outcomes |
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1.3 |
The feasibility of research proposals is assessed against determined criteria |
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1.4 |
Opportunities are provided to encourage participation in research activities |
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1.5 |
Issues related to ethics, validity and reliability are incorporated in research designs |
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2. Identify and acquire resources |
2.1 |
Strategies are devised and implemented to obtain and make use of the necessary human, financial and physical resources to ensure research outcomes |
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2.2 |
All written and oral submissions are made to obtain the resources and address the standard requirements of funding and the usual practice of the organisation |
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3. Supervise research being undertaken |
3.1 |
A work plan and budget is implemented taking account of resource and time constraints and negotiated with all research workers, and participants, if relevant |
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Progress against the work plan and budget is monitored on a regular basis and changes made as necessary |
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Opportunities for feedback, support, advice and debriefing for research workers are created and acted on to ensure the quality of the outcomes |
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Opportunities are created for stakeholders to evaluate the research findings and process |
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4. Interpret and act on analysis of research |
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The analysis and recommendations are derived from the research and satisfy the desired outcomes |
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The validity and reliability of the research findings is tested against the original research plan and confirmed with key stakeholders |
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Where appropriate, recommendations are made for actioning research results |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
Not applicable.
Evidence Guide
Critical aspects of assessment :
Ability to design research
Ability to interpret and analysis of research
Demonstrated ability to complete submission process
Manages people in a research environment
Essential knowledge :
Management of research models/practices
Project management models/practices
Research ethics and codes of conduct
Consultation models/practices
Resource management models/practices
People management models/practices
Essential skills :
Development of consultation protocols
Facilitation of consultation
High level of communication
Negotiation
Management of equipment, materials funding
Use of technology
Analysis
Resource implications :
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted, or
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Consistency in performance :
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Assessment may take place on one occasion but must include evidence of all aspects of managing research activities
Competence may be demonstrated working individually or under guidance of or as a member of a team with specialist Occupational Health and Safety staff or managers
Context of assessment :
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems.
Critical aspects of assessment :
Ability to design research
Ability to interpret and analysis of research
Demonstrated ability to complete submission process
Manages people in a research environment
Essential knowledge :
Management of research models/practices
Project management models/practices
Research ethics and codes of conduct
Consultation models/practices
Resource management models/practices
People management models/practices
Essential skills :
Development of consultation protocols
Facilitation of consultation
High level of communication
Negotiation
Management of equipment, materials funding
Use of technology
Analysis
Resource implications :
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted, or
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Consistency in performance :
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Assessment may take place on one occasion but must include evidence of all aspects of managing research activities
Competence may be demonstrated working individually or under guidance of or as a member of a team with specialist Occupational Health and Safety staff or managers
Context of assessment :
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems.
Range Statement
The contexts for initiating and co -ordinating research include :
Preparation of a range of data:
Policy making
Strategic planning
Marketing
Service development and delivery
Initiating and co -ordinating research will be carried out within requirements established by :
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisational mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include :
The size and nature of the research sample, i.e. who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Effectiveness of the research will be based on :
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include :
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment - e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment, etc.
Funding proposals will include :
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include :
Government - State and Federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include :
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding
The contexts for initiating and co -ordinating research include :
Preparation of a range of data:
Policy making
Strategic planning
Marketing
Service development and delivery
Initiating and co -ordinating research will be carried out within requirements established by :
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisational mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include :
The size and nature of the research sample, i.e. who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Effectiveness of the research will be based on :
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include :
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment - e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment, etc.
Funding proposals will include :
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include :
Government - State and Federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include :
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
