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BSBINS603
    Initiate and Lead Applied Research
Candidate Assessment Tool
    STUDENT NAME:
    
    STUDENT ID:
    
    ASSESSOR NAME:
    
    UNIT CODE AND TITLE:
     BSBINS603 - Initiate and Lead Applied Research
ASSESSMENT RECEIPT FORM
NOTE:
1. This form must be attached on top of the completed Student Assessment Booklet when submitting.
2. The Assessment Receipt Form must be signed and dated.
DECLARATION:
1. I am aware that penalties exist for plagiarism and cheating.
2. I am aware of the requirements set by my assessor.
3. I have retained a copy of my assessment.
    Student Signature:
    _________________________________
    Date:
    _____________________
    Assessment received by Australian School of Commerce (ASOC) Staff
    
    
    
Name:
    
    Signature:
    
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Students must retain this as a Record of Submission
Assessment handedon:    
Unit code and title: BSBINS603 - Initiate and Lead Applied Research
About this booklet
This assessment booklet has been designed for students undertaking face-to-face mode of study to provide information before they undertake these assessments. It also contains assessment tools to assess the skills and knowledge required from you to be deemed competent in this unit.
Please read all the information given to you when you receive this assessment booklet. If you do not understand any part of this booklet, please inform your assessor.
The assessment booklet contains two (2) parts:
PART 1: Assessment information: This part contains information on the assessment for this unit of competency and how an assessment will be conducted throughout this unit to achieve the competency. It includes:
· Application of the unit of competency
· Purpose of assessment
· Elements, performance evidence and knowledge evidence requirements of the unit
· Conditions, context, required resources and location of the assessment

· Assessment tasks
· Outline of evidence to be collected

· Administration, recording and reporting the requirements including special adjustments, appeals, reasonable adjustments and assessors’ intervention.

PART 2: Assessment tasks: This part contains the information to undertake the assessment task successfully. In each assessment task, students will find the following information:
· Task instructions
· Role play/Practical Demonstration information
· Information on resources required, where applicable.

PART 1
    Assessment Information
Application of the unit of competency:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on applied research to influence strategic practices and outcomes within an organisational context.
The unit also covers constructing an applied research strategy, using a range of applied research techniques, and analysing and presenting findings.
It applies to leaders or managers using applied research to ensure learning can enhance individual, team and organisational performance. The intended purpose and approach to applied research may vary across a range of contexts and organisations. In this unit, the focus is on applied research to attain improved organisational outcomes.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
 Purpose of assessment:
      The primary objective of assessment is to support and encourage your learning. 
     Assessment results give the assessor an indication of how well you learnt in class and or areas you 
     may need extra support
Performance evidence:
Evidence of the ability to:
· Plan, conduct and report on applied research relevant to organisational strategic practices and outcomes
· Formulate a research proposal or plan which includes:
· Specific research questions or hypotheses
· Valid population or sample size
· Description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be carried out
· Full description of the data collection methods
· Analysis of the limitations to research design including the reliability and validity of data
· Design an applied research project using applied research tools and techniques
· Document and present research findings including analysis of data, valid and reliable findings and recommendations for further research.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge evidence: 
     To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
· Describe communication processes and methods
· Explain data collection and analysis methods including the use of technology and technology services
· Explain legal requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research including handling and storing data, privacy and freedom of information.
· Describe presentation techniques
· Describe reporting methods
· Explain research ethics and codes of conduct
· Give examples of applied research tools and methods and how they are applied.
Context and conditions for assessment:
To comply with the assessment conditions of this unit:
· Skills for this unit of competency will be demonstrated in Australian School of Commerce classroom/Computer lab located at Level 4, 123 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 
· You will have access to suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including template documentation, policies and procedures to undertake the assessment tasks for this unit of competency. 
· Business technology
· Relevant workplace policies and procedures
· Relevant legislation and codes of conduct
· Case studies and, where possible, real situations.
Resources required:
The assessor will ensure that assessment is conducted in a safe environment and you have access to the following resources for the unit:
•    Computer with internet connection to refer to various resources 
•    Student assessment booklet 
•    Australian School of Commerce Learners’ resources for the unit BSBINS603- Initiate and Lead
        Applied Research
Clustering/holistic assessment: 
There is no provision for clustering of assessments in this unit.
Competency requirements:
To be judged competent in this unit, you must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks to be Competent (C) in the unit. Students with unsatisfactory completion of any of the assignment tasks will be deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC).
Assessors will ensure that the evidence collected meets the requirements of the Rules of Evidence (authentic, current, sufficient and valid) prior to entering results into the competency record sheet. 
Students unsuccessful at achieving “Satisfactory” for any assessment at the first attempt will be given two opportunities for reassessment. If the student is still deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC) after two reassessments in a unit of competency, student will be required to repeat the unit as per the scheduled delivery of the course. For further details, refer to Australian School of Commerce Re-Assessment Policy and Australian School of Commerce Course Progress Policy. 
    Assessment tasks
    Assessment description
    Location of assessment
    Assessment Task 1 (AT1): 
Knowledge Test
    This assessment requires you to satisfactorily answer all questions in the knowledge test. You will be given 3 hours to complete the test.
    Australian School of commerce training campus.
    Assessment Task 2 (AT2): 
Project 1
    This assessment includes report writing task that the student must complete to be deemed competent.
    Self Assessment /Completed at home.
    Assessment Task 3 (AT3):
Project 2
    This assessment requires students to complete two parts of the task which includes a meeting and a research and report writing.
    Australian School of commerce training campus and partially at home.
    Assessment Task 4 (AT4):
Presentation
    This assessment requires student to complete a presentation task.
    Australian School of commerce training campus.
Assessment tasks:
To achieve competency in this unit, you must satisfactorily complete all the following assessment tasks within the date and time specified by your trainer/assessor. This will demonstrate that you have all the required skills and knowledge for this unit. 
Outline of evidence to be collected:
You must submit the following evidence to be marked competent for this unit. Your assessor will ensure that the evidence submitted meets the Rules of Evidence which are valid, sufficient, current and authentic. 
    Assessment task 1 (AT1):
Knowledge Test
    · Completed answers for all questions in the test.
· Completed and signed coversheet for Assessment.
    Assessment Task 2 (AT2): 
Project 1
    · Draft copy of Research proposal (Printout)
· Completed and signed Coversheet for assessment
    Assessment Task 3 (At3):
Project 2
    · Final copy of Research Proposal (Printout)
· Research Report (Printout)
· Completed and signed Coversheet for assessment
    Assessment Task 4 (AT4):
Presentation
    · Deliver presentation using either whiteboard or PowerPoint presentation
· Completed and signed Coversheet for assessment
Administration, recording and reporting requirements: 
You must read and follow this information carefully while completing assessments for this unit of competency and if you are unsure of any instruction, please contact your assessor to clarify. 
The assessments are intended to be equitable, fair and flexible.
Submission of assessment: 
You must ensure that the completed assessment tasks are submitted along with the assessment cover sheet:
· Your assessor will mark the submitted assessment, provide feedback to you and complete the comments section against each task, where applicable. 
· ALL tasks must be completed in legible English. It is preferred that the tasks submitted for assessments are typed.
· You must submit all assessments on or before the due date specified by the assessor as per the training plan. 
· Extensions for individual assessment tasks may be negotiated in specific circumstances with your assessor/trainer. However, you need to provide genuine evidence documents when seeking an extension to due date (e.g. extensions due to illness will require a medical certificate). To arrange an extension, you must speak to your assessor prior to the due date. Extensions must be confirmed by the trainer in writing. 
· You are permitted to use dictionaries and to seek support (as required) unless it puts in jeopardy the integrity of the assessment, your assessor will let you know if this is the case.
· Unless the assessment task specifically allows pair work or group activities such as brainstorming, you must submit your own original work and must not copy the work of other students. Plagiarism is unacceptable. 
· You can submit your assessment tasks as hard copies in the classroom.
Recording an assessment result:
Once the assessments have been completed, the assessor will record the assessment results on the student assessment record sheets and all results will be approved by the Training Manager. 
Assessors will check that you have completed the signed student declaration prior to filling out the assessment sheet. 
Retaining assessment records:
Australian School of Commerce will securely retain all completed student assessment items for each student for a period of six months from the date on which the judgement of competence for the student was made. Australian School of Commerce will also retain sufficient data to be able to reissue AQF certification documentation for a period of 30 years. 
The assessor will ensure that the student records are securely retained and stored in accordance with the Australian School of Commerce record control policy accessible by the Student Administration Officer. 
Assessment outcomes: -
For unit of competency: 
There are two outcomes for assessments: C = Competent and NYC = Not Yet Competent (requires more training and experience). 
You will be awarded C = Competent on completion of the unit when the assessor is satisfied that you have completed all assessments and have provided the appropriate evidence required to meet all criteria in line with the Rules of Evidence. If you fail to meet this requirement, you will receive the result NYC = Not Yet Competent and will be eligible to be re-assessed in accordance with the Australian School of Commerce Re-Assessment Policy and Australian School of Commerce Course Progress Policy.
For assessment task: 
There are two assessment outcomes for tasks.  S = Satisfactory and NS = Not Satisfactory. 
On the individual assessment cover sheet for assessment tasks you will be marked Satisfactory, if you have completed the task successfully, submitted all evidence and satisfied the assessment criteria and Not Satisfactory, if you have not completed the task, the evidence is not sufficient or does not meet the requirements of the assessment criteria. 
Re-assessment:
If you are unsuccessful at achieving competency at the first attempt, you will be given two further opportunities for re-assessment at a mutually agreed time and date. For further details, refer to the Australian School of Commerce Re-Assessment Policy and Australian School of Commerce Course Progress Policy. As this is a competency-based program, the assessment continues throughout the program until you either achieve Competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.
Student access to records:
You have the right to access current and accurate records of your participation and results at any time. You can request a copy of your records (results or attendance progress) by contacting the student administration or assessor.
Support:
You may seek clarification about the assessment information and the instructions and tasks at any time from the assessor. 
Reasonable adjustments and special learning needs:
Australian School of Commerce works to ensure that students with recognized disadvantages can access and participate in education and training on the same basis as other students. Disadvantages may be based, for example, upon age, cultural background, physical disability, limited or non-current industry experience, language, numeracy or digital literacy issues.
Where pre-training interviews and LLN assessments reveal that a student may require special support or where, after enrolment, it is made apparent that the student requires special support, reasonable adjustments will be made to the learning environment, training delivery, learning resources and/or assessment tasks to accommodate the particular needs of the student. An adjustment is reasonable if it can accommodate the student’s particular needs, while also taking into account factors such as the student’s views, the potential effect of the adjustment on the student and others and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.
Any adjustments made must: 
· be discussed, agreed and documented in the assessment record
· benefit the student 
· maintain the integrity of the competency standards and course requirements as stipulated in the training package
· be reasonable to expect in a workplace.
Reasonable adjustment may consist of: 
· providing additional time for students to complete learning and assessment tasks
· presenting questions orally for students with literacy issues
· Asking questions in a relevant practical context.
· using large print material
· extending the course duration
· Presenting work instructions in diagrammatic or pictorial form instead of words and sentences.
Complaints and appeals:
If you are dissatisfied with an assessment outcome, you may appeal the assessment decision. In the first instance, you are encouraged to appeal informally by contacting the assessor and discussing the matter with them. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of such discussion, you may appeal further to training manager. If you are still dissatisfied, you may appeal formally and in writing to have the result reviewed. For more information, refer to the Assessment Policy and the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures available in Australian School of Commerce Website.
Assessor intervention:
Assessors will check if you are ready for the assessment, and defer the assessment if you are not. Feedback will be given to you at the completion of the assessment.
During role play, the assessor may act as a client or employer, where required, but the assessor will not interfere with the assessment. If the assessment activities might impact on your safety or that of others, the assessor will stop the assessment immediately.
Plagiarism, cheating and assessment dishonesty:
Australian School of Commerce considers plagiarism and cheating as a serious misdemeanor. Evidence of plagiarism and cheating is treated on a case by case basis and the consequences for students engaging in such practices may include failure of the assessment or unit or exclusion from the course. For more information, refer to Australian School of Commerce’s Assessment Policy.
Note:  Referencing is a way of acknowledging the sources of information that a person uses to research your assignments. References should be provided whenever someone else's words, ideas or research is used. One should also provide references for any information used. Website, Journals, Research paper, Blogs, article and any other online sources needs to be referenced.
Assessor feedback:
Assessors will provide feedback on the assessment that you have submitted. This can identify your strengths and weaknesses or be an overall comment on your submission. A copy of the feedback along with your submission will be given to you and you must keep a copy of it throughout the completion of the course. 
Student Declaration:
I.............................................................................. (Student Name) have read and understand the information provided above and also understand and accept that any act of plagiarism and academic dishonesty may have penalties including cancellation or suspension of my enrolment with Australian School of Commerce. I further declare that:
· All assessment work submitted for this unit competency is my own original work and plagiarism and collusion has not occurred.
· Assessment work has not been copied or submitted for any other unit/course.
· I have taken proper care and effort to ensure my work has not been copied by another person.
· I have retained a copy of this assessment for my own records in the event I have to reproduce my work.
· I am aware that any assessment deemed unsatisfactory will require me to undergo reassessment which may be different to the one originally submitted.
Student signature: ...............................................................    Date: ....../....../.......
PART 2
    Assessment tasks 
Assessment Task Cover Sheet Task 1 (AT1)
    Student details
    Student Name:
    
    Student ID:
    
    Assessment details
    Unit of Competency:
    BSBINS603 - Initiate and Lead Applied Research
    Assessment Task 1:
    Knowledge Test
    Date of Submission:
    
    Assessment Outcome: ☐ Satisfactory    ☐ Not Satisfactory    
      Feedback:
    Student Plagiarism Declaration: By submitting this assessment to the college, I declare that this assessment task is original and has not been copied or taken from another source except where this work has been correctly acknowledged. I have made a photocopy or electronic copy or photograph of my assessment task, which I can produce if the original is lost.
    Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment of this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. I also declare that I have undertaken the indicated assessment integrity checks
 Check for plagiarism Software          ☐ Yes ☐ No
Check for copying/collusion             ☐ Yes ☐ No
Check for authenticity (own work)   ☐ Yes ☐ No 
Cheating or use of model answers   ☐ Yes ☐ No
    Student: I have received, discussed and accepted my result as above for this assessment and I am aware of my appeal rights.
    
Signature: .........................................................
    
Signature: ..................................
Assessment Task 1 (AT1)- Knowledge Test
Required documents and equipment:
· Computer with internet connection to refer to various resources.
· Australian School of Commerce Learners’ resources for the unit BSBINS603- Initiate and lead applied research  (organized by the trainer/assessor) 
· Learner’s notes 
Instructions for students:
· This assessment will be conducted in Computer lab with access to the resources listed above.
· You must answer all knowledge questions as part of this assessment and submit answers in electronic copy.
The assessor will verify the authenticity of the work by asking questions regarding the answers provided. You must satisfactorily answer all questions to be deemed Satisfactory for this assessment.
· Be concise provide explanation according to the given word-limit and do not provide irrelevant information. Be careful, quantity is not quality.
· Be careful to use non-discriminatory language. The language used should not devalue, demean, or exclude individuals or groups on the basis of attributes such as gender, disability, culture, race, religion, sexual preference or age. Gender inclusive language should be used.
· When you quote, paraphrase, summarise or copy information from the sources you are using to write your answers/research your work, you must always acknowledge the source.
· You are required to mention your name and student Id in either header or footer of the assessment document to be submitted.
Planning the assessment
Access all resources mentioned in required resources, either printed copies or access via the internet
· You must answer all questions in the knowledge test assessment.
· Time allocated to complete this assessment is 2 hours.
· Complete and submit the assessment on the same day of the assessment.
· Assessor will set a time to provide feedback.
Evidence specifications: 
At the end of the assessment, student will be required to submit the following evidence on the same day of the assessment.
· Completed assessment task with all questions answered.
· Completed and signed cover sheet for the assessment.
Evidence submission:
· Documentation must be submitted electronically.
· Assessor will record the assessment outcome on the assessment cover sheet.
Knowledge Test
    QUESTION NUMBER
    QUESTIONS
    Students response (to be completed by the assessor)
    
Question 1:
    Describe communication processes and the importance of such when conducting applied research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    
Question 2:
    Describe four communication methods that you may consider using in relation to applied research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    
Question 3:
    Explain three data collection methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    
Question 4:
    Explain three data analysis methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 5:
    Explain legal requirements that apply to the handling and storing of data when conducting research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 6:
    Explain legal requirements that apply to privacy of data when conducting research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 7:
    Explain legal requirements that apply to freedom of information when conducting research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 8:
    Explain the key steps in the applied research process that may be referred to in policies, procedures and guidelines relating to applied research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 9:
    Describe three presentation techniques that could be used for applied research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 10:
    Describe two ways of reporting on research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 11:
    Explain the concept of research ethics.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 12:
    Review the following Code of Conduct and summarise in your own words the key principles of responsible research:
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-code-responsible-conduct-research-2018
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 13:
    Outline three examples of applied research tools and how they are applied during research. 
    ☐ S
☐NS
    Question 14:
    Give three examples of applied research methods and outline how they are applied during research.
    ☐ S
☐NS
    QUESTION NUMBER
    QUESTIONS
    
Question 1:
    Describe communication processes and the importance of such when conducting applied research.
    
    The communication process that are relevant for conducting the applied research at the communication through evils and the effectives skills of a presenting down the data in the written format that will help the respondent as well as to understand the relevant insights about the research.
    
Question 2:
    Describe four communication methods that you may consider using in relation to applied research.
    
    The communication methods that will be considered for using in relation to the applied research are verbal, non-verbal, written and visual.
    
Question 3:
    Explain three data collection methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services.
    
    The data collection method and the analysis that uses technology like internet is the online survey and the...