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.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, and develop units of competency to address work functions and processes, work roles and work-related vocational outcomes. It applies to those who work under limited supervision and use a range of specialised analytical or managerial skills, in researching and developing units of competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.