BSBINS401 - Analyse and present research information

Unit code:BSBINS401Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Footscray Nicholson
Online
St Albans
Sunshine

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, organise, analyse and present information using available systems and sources. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, evaluating the quality and reliability of the information, and preparing and producing reports. The unit applies to those who are required to analyse and apply their knowledge of the organisation to research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of predictable and unpredictable problems.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

research, analyse and present research findings according to organisational requirements on at least two occasions.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
identify research requirements and objectives
collect, organise and present research information
maintain information securely
prepare report on research findings, including:

justified assumptions and conclusions
efficient and reliable research methods.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

accessing information
storing information
security requirements
form and content of research report

key aspects of the reliability and validity of research and analysis
common research strategies
key aspects of relevant information sources, including:

reliability
accuracy
authority
audience
relevance
likelihood of bias.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.