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Manage trial and research material

Manage trial and research material

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK514
State Code
OCT03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the scope and extent of trial and research work, oversee management of trial and research material, and prepare reports.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the management of trial and research material, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope and extent of work
  • 1.1 Plan the trial or research to meet research objectives
  • 1.2 Assess data relevant to managing trial or research materials according to research parameters
  • 1.3 Identify and assess workplace health and safety hazards and risks relating to research
  • 1.4 Develop and cost workplace health and safety controls, and document in the trial or research design
  • 1.5 Identify and cost tools, equipment and machinery required for managing trial
  • 1.6 Identify and cost research materials, products and inputs, and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel
  • 1.7 Apply research design according to the trial or research plan
2. Oversee management of trial or research materials
  • 2.1 Prepare, maintain and monitor trial or research in line with research parameters
  • 2.2 Conduct field work to verify and collect data as required by the trial or research design and research parameters
  • 2.3 Monitor work activities for accuracy, validity and compliance to the parameters of the trial or research design
  • 2.4 Undertake staged data collection as required by the trial or research design, scheduling and access requirements
  • 2.5 Maintain records of monitoring activities and data collecting
3. Prepare reports on completed work
  • 3.1 Access collected data for reports
  • 3.2 Collate data to assist in determining significance of research results
  • 3.3 Produce a report following appropriate report writing techniques to accurately convey results
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN60 AHCWRK505 Manage trial and research material Unit of competency