Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct applied research in the context of managing international education programs and activities in an international education organisation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit relates to administrators with managerial responsibility who are required to conduct applied research in relation to international education programs and activities. They will be managing education programs and projects in organisations from one or more international education sectors (schools, English language training organisations, vocational education and training, higher education, postgraduate education). These organisations could be onshore or offshore and could be public or private. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare a project brief relating to researching an aspect of international education |
1.1. Identify purpose of applied research to be conducted 1.2. Prepare a rationale for research and put forward hypotheses to be tested 1.3. Identify and report on research background and research procedures and methodology to be used 1.4. Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resources required and expected business outcomes 1.5. Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes |
2. Undertake applied research |
2.1. Outline methodology, procedure, research tools, variables and any legal or ethical considerations for the project 2.2. Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection 2.3. Collect and analyse data, and record appropriate project activities |
3. Prepare and present appropriate documentation on research outcomes |
3.1. Prepare appropriate documentation on research outcomes that is original, thorough, well reasoned, clear and succinct 3.2. Present research outcomes and where relevant, recommendations for further research, action or implementation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Applied research includes: |
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Research procedures and methodology may include: |
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Legal or ethical considerations may include: |
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Appropriate documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Educational Administration |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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