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BSBINS603
Initiate and lead applied research

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan, conduct and report on applied research relevant to organisational strategic practices and outcomes on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

formulate a research proposal or plan which includes:

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 carried out

full description of the data collection methods

analysis of the limitations to research design including the reliability and validity of data

document and present research findings including analysis of data, valid and reliable findings and recommendations for further research.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

organisational communication processes and methods

data collection and analysis methods, including the use of technology and technology services

legal requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research

common presentation techniques and reporting methods

applied research tools and methods and how they are applied

organisational policies and procedures relevant to performance evidence.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

workplace policies and procedures relevant to performance evidence

legislation and codes of conduct relevant to research.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan, conduct and report on applied research relevant to organisational strategic practices and outcomes on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

formulate a research proposal or plan which includes:

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 carried out

full description of the data collection methods

analysis of the limitations to research design including the reliability and validity of data

document and present research findings including analysis of data, valid and reliable findings and recommendations for further research.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

organisational communication processes and methods

data collection and analysis methods, including the use of technology and technology services

legal requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research

common presentation techniques and reporting methods

applied research tools and methods and how they are applied

organisational policies and procedures relevant to performance evidence.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

workplace policies and procedures relevant to performance evidence

legislation and codes of conduct relevant to research.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

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Clarify and confirm applied research purpose and requirements of relevant stakeholders 
Identify policies and procedures in relation to conducting applied research 
Establish methods for collecting and maintaining data in a systematic manner 
Analyse factors affecting the reliability and validity of data 
Review relevant research ethics and codes of conduct 
Prepare applied research strategy and hypothesis 
Frame a research strategy according to available tools and resources 
Review and evaluate a range of applied research methods, theories and data collection techniques 
Select methods to gather and analyse data according to research strategy 
Use suitable technology and technology services to support data collection and analysis 
Access sources of information and contributors relevant to the research 
Confirm integrity of the data collected, and analysis tools used 
Evaluate how research findings such as trends and changes will impact on requirements of relevant stakeholders 
Review data and research findings for accuracy of details and adherence to any legal requirements 
Collate and analyse data for relevance against the original applied research strategy 
Document and present research findings in a clear and logical manner consistent with stakeholder requirements 
Identify the need for, and approach to, further research as required 

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