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STUDENT DETAILS / DECLARATION:

Course Name: BSB80615 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Unit / Subject Name: BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research

Trainer’s Name: Assessment No: Task 1, Task 2

o I fully understand the context and purpose of this assessment.

o I am fully aware of the competency standard/criteria against which I will be assessed.
I declare that:
o I have been given fair notice of the date, time and venue for the assessment.
o I am aware of the resources I need and how the assessment will be conducted.
o I have had the appeals process and confidentiality explained to me.
o I agree that I am ready to be assessed and that all written work is my own.
o This assessment is my:
o First submission o Re-submission (Attempt ___ )
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Result:
Assessment Task 1:
o Satisfactory o Not Satisfactory
Assessment Task 2:
o Satisfactory o Not Satisfactory
Final Assessment Result for this unit C / NYC
Feedback: Feedback is given to the student on each
Yes / No
Assessment task & final outcome of the unit

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Assessment/evidence gathering conditions
Each assessment component is recorded as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS). A student can only achieve
competence when all assessment components listed under procedures and specifications of the assessment section are Satisfactory.
Your trainer will give you feedback after the completion of each assessment. A student who is assessed as NYS is eligible for re-
assessment. Should the student fail to submit the assessment, a result outcome of Did Not Submit (DNS) will be recorded.
Student should be provided with an appropriate time frame in which to resubmit their work, according to the RTO’s re-assessment
policy and procedure.
Plagiarism, cheating and collusion.
Where a trainer/assessor believes there has been an incident of academic misconduct involving plagiarism, cheating, and/or
collusion, they should report this along with reasons for the allegation. Assessors should refer to their RTO’s policy and procedures
regarding training and assessment for further information.”
When all unit’s assessment tasks have been submitted and assessed (including resubmissions), print out a copy of this unit’s Final
Results Record, included as the last page of this document. Record the result for each task and the final result for the unit as C
(Competent) or NYC (Not Yet Competent). There is also space to give the student some written feedback for the overall unit.
Sign and date the middle section and give the sheet to the student. After discussing their results with them, the student must fill out
and sign the final section of the Record, where they acknowledge the result that you have given them.
When the student has filled out the final section of the Final Results Record, make a copy for them and retain the original with the
student’s records.
Resources required for this Assessment

• All documents must be created using Microsoft Office suites i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Upon completion, submit the assessment printed copy to your trainer along with assessment coversheet.

• Refer the notes on eLearning to answer the tasks

• Any additional material will be provided by Trainer

Instructions for Students

Please read the following instructions carefully

• This assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given by your assessor.

• Students are allowed to take this assessment home.
• Feedback on each task will be provided to enable you to determine how your work could be improved. You will be provided with
feedback on your work within 2 weeks of the assessment due date.
• Should you not answer the questions correctly, you will be given feedback on the results and your gaps in knowledge. You will be
given another opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
• If you are not sure about any aspect of this assessment, please ask for clarification from your assessor.
• Please refer to the College re-assessment and re-enrolment policy for more information.
• Please provide required references of the sources, if you use any information from any sources (such as: learner book, power
point and online resources) to answer the assessment questions and make the required changes to justify that it is your own
work.

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 Re-submission opportunities
Please read the following instructions carefully
• Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily
addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
• If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed your assessor will explain why and provide you written feedback along
with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt/ s will be
arranged at a later time and date.
• Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt with unfairly or have
other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
• Students are encouraged to consult with their assessor prior to attempting this task if they do not understand any part of this
task or if they have any learning issues or needs that may hinder them when attempting any part of the assessment.

• Please see Student Assessment, Reassessment and Repeating Unit of Competency Guidelines v1.1 for more detail.

BSBRES801 Assessment Instruction

 Assessment Task 1: Written questions

QUESTION 1
a) Explain the communication process. Answer in 150-200 words.
b) What are the different methods to communicate effectively? Answer in 400-500 words.

QUESTION 2
Fill in the below table to identify six (6) techniques of data collection. Also write the key facts and an
example of its applicability.

Data Collection Technique Key Facts (2-4 points) Example (1-2 sentences)

QUESTION 3
Explain the role of technology/ technology services in data collection and analysis methods. Answer in 400-
500 words.

QUESTION 4
c) List any eight (8) types of legal requirements, policies, procedures or guidelines related to applied
research.
d) Explain any three (3) in 70-100 words each.

QUESTION 5
a) List any eight (8) techniques to present your applied research findings.
b) Explain the technique to present data effectively. Answer in 250-300 words.

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QUESTION 6
Fill in the below table for three (3) types of written and three (3) types of oral reports

Type Use Definition Main components Tips

(1-2 sentences) (1-2 sentences) (1-2 sentences) (1-2 sentences)

QUESTION 7
Explain the following terms in 200-250 words each:
a) Research ethics
b) Codes of conduct

QUESTION 8
List any fifteen (15) applied research tools and methods.

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 Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment Task- Construct and use applied research
techniques

TASK SUMMARY:
This is the second and final assessment task for this unit of competency. The student will be initiating and
leading applied research at their own workplace by interacting with relevant people, evaluating relevant
factors and using a range of techniques. They will then evaluate research finding and identify need for further
research. Student need to prepare a journal on constructing and using applied research techniques and give
a PowerPoint presentation on their research findings.

This task is divided into three (3) parts:

1) Part A: Construct an applied research strategy
2) Part B: Use a range of applied research techniques
3) Part C: Present findings from applied research

WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?

▪ Computer and Microsoft Office
▪ Access to the Internet for research
▪ Workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment
▪ Research resources, including industry related systems information
▪ A range of tools and techniques appropriate to the given situations and research topic
▪ PowerPoint presentation resources

WHEN AND WHERE DO STUDENTS NEED TO DO THIS?

▪ This task may be done in an actual workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment

WHAT DO STUDENTS HAVE TO SUBMIT?

▪ Part A and Part B: Journal on constructing strategy and using applied research techniques
▪ Part C: Presentation handouts on findings from applied research

Task brief
In this task, you are required to frame an applied research strategy for enhancing individual, team and
organisational performance at your own workplace. Each organisation's purpose and approach will be
different depending on its core business, size, complexity and broader operating context. You need to interact
with relevant stakeholders, establish mechanisms, analyse various factors and use a range of techniques
and tools to construct an applied research strategy.

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 Part A – Construct an applied research strategy

Instructions to students:

1. You are required to interact and communicate with a range of people at your workplace.
2. You need to identify suitable professionals who can clarify and confirm applied research purpose.
3. You may decide to interview a range of stakeholders from diverse groups including technical and
subject matter experts, juniors, seniors, peers and other people whom you perceive to help you in
constructing applied research strategy.
4. You can plan a single/ multiple brainstorming session with all stakeholders together or a series of
sessions/one to one meeting.
5. You are advised to prepare a questionnaire/ agenda for the meeting.
6. You must take prior appointment with the people identified by you and ensure to perform this task
professionally in a simulated environment or actual workplace.
7. You must then analyse the ideas and prepare a report/ journal on constructing an applied research
strategy.
8. The word-limit for the report/ journal is 1200-1500 words.

Steps to complete Part A of the Practical Assessment Task:

TSK2.1. Discuss with your colleagues, supervisors, seniors and other persons of significance and seek
their input to enable you to:
• Identify new ideas and thinking at your workplace to attain improved organisational outcomes
• Clarify and confirm about the purpose of the applied research
• Identify the needs of the target group

Provide:
• Evidence of consultation. Prepare meeting sign in sheet which includes discussion topics &
following items:
o Name and position of personnel involved
o Date of meeting/ session
o Points discussed in the session
o Signature of attendees

TSK2.2. With the information gathered above, finalise at least one (1) improvement on which you will
focus to attain improved organisational outcomes.
TSK2.3. Identify and explain the relevant policies and procedures to conduct the applied research. Also,
review the relevant research ethics and applicable codes of conduct.
TSK2.4. Review a range of applied research methods, theories and data collection techniques and
specify the suitable mechanisms for collecting and analysing the data, while maintaining it
systematically.

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 TSK2.5. Review the factors which can affect the reliability and validity of data and specify hypothesis
TSK2.6. Analyse the available tools and resources and construct an applied research strategy

Part B – Use a range of applied research techniques

In this task, you are required to use the framed applied research strategy and use a range of techniques for
applied research. You need to refer appropriate sources of information, analyse the data and optimise
relevance of the research.

Instructions to students:

1. This task is in continuation to Part A of this assessment task-2

2. This task is an individual work exercise.

3. You are required to utilise different applied research techniques at your own workplace

4. You must write your responses in a suitable format and add further information to the journal prepared
in Part A, covering the given criteria

5. Word-limit for Part-B task is 500-800 words.

Steps to complete Part B of the Practical Assessment Task:

TSK2.7. Gather the data using the appropriate sources of information and contributors relevant to research
TSK2.8. Use appropriate methods and technological services to gather and analyse data
TSK2.9. Optimise the relevance of the research through integrity of the data collected and analysis tools
used
TSK2.10. Review and ensure the accuracy of data, adherence to the legal requirements and its relevance
against the original applied research strategy

Provide:
• A copy of the completed report journal

Part C – Present findings from applied research

This part is in continuation to the Part A and Part B of this task. You are required to deliver a PowerPoint
presentation and demonstrate ability to analyse and present findings from an applied research activity.
Instructions to students:

1. This oral presentation is an individual work exercise

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2. This will be a role-play presentation and your classmates/ trainer/ assessor will take on the role of
different employees at your workplace

3. This session is to be presented using MS Power Point slides as a face to face/ virtual meeting

4. You must prepare 15-20 slides and must write only the keywords/ points in the slides.

5. Time-limit for delivering the presentation is 25-30 minutes.

6. You will be video-graphed or photographed during the presentation.

Steps to complete Oral Presentation Task:

Include the following criteria in your presentation:

TSK2.11. Explain your research findings in a clear, concise and logical manner consistent with audience
requirements, specifying the impact of trends and changes on learning strategy.
TSK2.12. Specify the path for further research citing the need and the appropriate approach.

Provide:
• Industry background
• Speaker’s notes
• Presentation handout of slides
• Handout for attendees with further information on support services and/or useful websites
• Presentation feedback reports

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 Assessment Task Checklist
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Assessment Task 1

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8
Assessment Task 2

Part A

TSK2.1.Discuss with your colleagues, supervisors, seniors and

other persons of significance
TSK2.2.With the information gathered above, finalise at least
one (1) improvement on which you will focus to attain
improved organisational outcomes.
TSK2.3.Identify and explain the relevant policies and
procedures to conduct the applied research. Also,
review the relevant research ethics and applicable
codes of conduct.
TSK2.4.Review a range of applied research methods, theories
and data collection techniques and specify the suitable
mechanisms for collecting and analysing the data, while
maintaining it systematically.
TSK2.5.Review the factors which can affect the reliability and
validity of data and specify hypothesis
TSK2.6.Analyse the available tools and resources and construct
an applied research strategy

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 Part B

TSK2.7.Gather the data using the appropriate sources of

information and contributors relevant to research
TSK2.8.Use appropriate methods and technological services to
gather and analyse data
TSK2.9.Optimise the relevance of the research through integrity
of the data collected and analysis tools used
TSK2.10. Review and ensure the accuracy of data, adherence
to the legal requirements and its relevance against the
original applied research strategy
Part C

TSK2.11. Explain your research findings in a clear, concise and

logical manner consistent with audience requirements,
specifying the impact of trends and changes on learning
strategy.
TSK2.12. Specify the path for further research citing the need
and the appropriate approach.
Task Outcome: Satisfactory  Not Satisfactory 

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