Unit of competency Outline
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Research and apply evidence to practice
Research and apply evidence to practice
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL003
CHCPOL003
State Code
AVB50
AVB50
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work. This unit applies to health and community service workers who need to research existinginformation to support and improve their work practice. It does not cover primary research.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan information gathering activities
- 1.1 Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice
- 1.2 Evaluate current trends in own area of practice
- 1.3 Establish and define research objectives
- 1.4 Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence
2. Gather information
- 2.1 Evaluate and select methods of gathering information
- 2.2 Gather information using a systematic approach
- 2.3 Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements
- 2.4 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future use
3. Analyse information
- 3.1 Prioritise information based on the information need
- 3.2 Compare and contrast different sources of information
- 3.3 Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work
- 3.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information
- 3.5 Make and document conclusions based on findings
4. Use information in practice
- 4.1 Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used
- 4.2 Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice
- 4.3 Identify issues that require further research and evaluation
- 4.4 Develop actions to address outcomes of research
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2664 | CHCPOL501A | Access evidence and apply in practice | Unit of competency |