Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPER513 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and conduct field research

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER513 - Plan and conduct field research
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Design field research methodology
  • Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic
  • Develop field research plan
  • Determine research methods for data collection
  • Identify reference groups for field research according to research plan
  • Locate field research sites according to design requirements
  • Identify and incorporate site factors impacting research
  • Create a budget for field research plan
  • Identify and obtain approvals and permits required
       
Element: Prepare to conduct field research
  • Identify work health and safety hazards associated with the implementation of field research
  • Identify and document social and environmental implications associated with field research
  • Identify resource requirements for implementing field research
  • Confirm cost and availability of resources with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders
  • Establish and prepare field work sites for implementation of research according to research plan
  • Organise access to field research subjects at times and places suitable for data collection
       
Element: Implement data collection methods
  • Undertake data collection during field research according to research design and chosen methodologies
  • Monitor field research and compliance with research plan
  • Record all research data accurately using the specifications of the research plan
       
Element: Assess practical application of research outcomes
  • Analyse research data according to research plan outcomes
  • Create records of research data analysis
  • Synthesise research findings and draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoned arguments
  • Assess meaning of research outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn
       
Element: Report field research findings
  • Determine desired actions from field research
  • Determine target audience for field research reporting
  • Draft research report and obtain feedback
  • Publish and circulate field research report
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic 
Develop field research plan 
Determine research methods for data collection 
Identify reference groups for field research according to research plan 
Locate field research sites according to design requirements 
Identify and incorporate site factors impacting research 
Create a budget for field research plan 
Identify and obtain approvals and permits required 
Identify work health and safety hazards associated with the implementation of field research 
Identify and document social and environmental implications associated with field research 
Identify resource requirements for implementing field research 
Confirm cost and availability of resources with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders 
Establish and prepare field work sites for implementation of research according to research plan 
Organise access to field research subjects at times and places suitable for data collection 
Undertake data collection during field research according to research design and chosen methodologies 
Monitor field research and compliance with research plan 
Record all research data accurately using the specifications of the research plan 
Analyse research data according to research plan outcomes 
Create records of research data analysis 
Synthesise research findings and draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoned arguments 
Assess meaning of research outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn 
Determine desired actions from field research 
Determine target audience for field research reporting 
Draft research report and obtain feedback 
Publish and circulate field research report 

Forms

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AHCPER513 - Plan and conduct field research
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