BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works XXXXXXXXXXPage 19 of 29 Assessment...

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BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 19 of 29 Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet Student Declaration To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses  I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).  I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.  I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks. Student name Student ID number Student signature Date Assessor declaration  I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures. Assessor name Assessor signature Date Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N Feedback Student result response  My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.  I would like to appeal this assessment decision. Student signature Date A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence. BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 20 of 29 Assessment Task 2: Research strategy project Task summary This assessment requires you to plan, conduct and report on applied research to influence the strategic directions and outcomes of a case study organisation. This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in the VTI. Required  Access to textbooks and other learning materials  Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access  Applied Research Policy and Procedures  Business Plan  Learning and Development Policy and Procedures  Organisational Learning Strategy  Privacy Policy and Procedures  Research Proposal Template  Research Report Template  Research Statement Timing Your assessor will advise you of the due date of these submissions. Submit  Text of an email with research topic  Research Proposal  Meeting Minutes  Revised Research Proposal  Research Report Assessment criteria For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence. BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 21 of 29 Re-submission opportunities You will be provided feedback on their performance by the 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, the 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. You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment. BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 22 of 29 Assessment Task 2 Instructions Carefully read the following: King Edward VII College has been operating since 2010. The College is based in Melbourne CBD and has an additional campus in Sydney. The College offers a range of courses in management, marketing, human resources and international business. It currently has 195 students enrolled across all of its courses and both campuses. Courses are offered at all levels, from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma. King Edward VII College is very popular due to its competitive pricing structure, innovative teaching methods and state of the art facilities. The College currently employs 24 staff members that include the CEO, a Sales and Marketing Manager and Sales and Marketing Assistant, Promotions Officer, Human Resources Manager, Operations Manager, Administration Manager, Office Assistant, Receptionist, Academic Manager, Student Services Officer and approximately 14 trainers and assessors. You are the Operations Manager at the College, and part of your job is to manage the research that is conducted within the College and conduct applied research that enhances the College’s staff members’, the team’s and the organisation’s performance. All applied research is to be conducted in house, relying on staff time, as there is no budget for research currently. To assist with the selection of research subjects, the Management Team has drawn up a Research Statement that sets out a number of areas that they feel could benefit from applied research. You are to choose one of the topics in the research statement and use it as a basis for an applied research project for King Edward VII College. To ensure that you are able to draw on a range of data sources for your research, your fellow students and/or the staff at your RTO can be questioned, and their responses included as part of your research report. When you have selected a topic, and had it authorised by the RTO (your assessor), you will plan, carry out and evaluate your applied research project. Complete the following activities: BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 23 of 29 1. Select a research topic. This Assessment Task requires you to conduct a high-level comprehensive research project. An RTO has been chosen as the case study organisation for two reasons:  It is an area in which you have experience, being a student.  You have access to students attending an RTO and staff who work in one.  There is a lot of information available on the VET sector, international students, learning theory, institutional management, etc. Review the Research Statement and select a research topic that you find interesting and provides enough data for you to fulfil all of the Assessment Tasks’ requirements. Review the company’s Applied Research Policy and Procedures, which will give direction to your research project. Review the company’s Business Plan to understand the company’s objectives and directions which will also inform your research. Also review the company’s Learning and Development Policy and Procedures and Organisational Learning Strategy to ensure that your research proposal supports these also. Review the company’s Privacy Policy and Procedures. The data collected in the course of your research should be handled as set out in this document. When you have reviewed the documents, select one of the topics in the Research Statement. Develop a theme and hypothesis that you will base your work on and write a short summary of how you intend to carry out the research. 2. Submit text of an email to the CEO (your assessor). As set out in the organisation’s Applied Research Policy and Procedures, before embarking on a research project, its theme and hypothesis need to be approved by the CEO. When you have determined which topic you intend to research, send an email to the CEO The text of the email should be in grammatically correct English, written in an appropriate (polite, business-like) style. The email text should also your intended research topic, its theme and your hypothesis. Request that they consider your project and give their approval. BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research Student Assessment Tasks Vocational Training Institute RTO 41111 CRICOS 03487C Version: September 2020 v1.0 © RTO Works 2019 Page 24 of 29 3. Develop a research proposal. Prior to undertaking the research, you are required to write a detailed research proposal. This document must have the CEO’s approval before you begin collecting data. Your research proposal should include the following:  Introduction: summarise the research project’s background.  Purpose: describe why the research is to be undertaken, and what benefit it could bring to the College.  Hypothesis: the idea or assumption that will be tested by the research project  Research strategy: the strategy can only include research methods that can be performed in the RTO within the timeline given.  Compliance: reference the sections of the company’s policy and procedures that apply to your research project.  Ethical compliance: research relevant research ethics and codes of conduct and identify those that have a direct bearing on the research project. Give a summary of these.  Target group: your target group’s profile and needs will depend on the research project that you have selected: potential students, international students, RTO staff or RTOs in general.  Context: describe the context the research will be carried out in. That should include the cultural, social, geographical or financial factors in which the case study organisation operates.  Research methods: review and describe at least three of each of the following: o Applied research methods o Applied research theories o Data collection techniques Select the most appropriate methods to gather and analyse data for your research project and explain why you have chosen these.  Data collection: describe the mechanisms that will be used to systematically collect and maintain the data. Describe the technology (computers, electronic spreadsheets, etc.) and technology services (internet, search engines etc.) you will use to support your data collection and analysis.