MANAGE SOCIAL SERVICES Conduct a small scale community research project

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1 1 of 6 level: 4 credit: 12 planned review date: June 2006 sub-field: purpose: entry information: accreditation option: moderation option: Social Services People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a research plan for a small scale community ; write the proposal for the ; implement the ; and draw conclusions from the research data, and report findings. Open. Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce). special notes: 1 People awarded credit in this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for social service purposes, and are able to apply this competence to the context of assessment for this unit standard (for further clarification, please refer to Unit 7926, Demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for social service purposes).

2 2 of 6 2 This unit standard reflects the standards of competency required to undertake a small scale community. Small scale may be defined by reference to a number of factors. First, it is anticipated that the research sample will be small, and the literature review limited in scope. Secondly, it is likely that the purpose of the research (see special note 3) would focus on practical service delivery or delivery evaluation. Thirdly, the range of methods of research would be limited, and would most likely be restricted to oral interviews or a questionnaire. Finally, small scale community research should not be equated with a thesis which explores theoretical concepts. It is most likely to focus on data collection and the recording of conclusions rather than analysis of results. 3 Glossary Purpose for social service research may be description, development, or explanation of: a social service concern, issue, or need; or a social service programme or service. One purpose for social service research is required for award of credit in this unit standard, from any combination of these factors. Social service concerns, issues, or needs may include but are not limited to any one of: alcohol and drug issues, alternative care, community issues, criminal justice, disabilities, economic development, employment, environmental issues, families and whānau, health care, housing and land, human rights, iwi development, legal issues, planning, poverty, psychiatric care, recreation, personal safety, sexuality, social crisis and change, social policy and services, social structures, Te Tiriti o Waitangi relationships. Concerns, issues, or needs may be cultural, economic, educational, emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, social, structural, or political, or related to age, gender, or sexual orientation.

3 3 of 6 Sources of completed s include but are not limited to personal, service provider, or social service network data bases and records; professional journals, text books, and reference works; publications of research agencies and organisations, including Statistics New Zealand. Elements and Performance Criteria element 1 Prepare a research plan for a small scale community. 1.1 The proposed research topic is defined according to the social service concern, issue, or need, and the purpose for social service research. 1.2 Research statements are prepared to relevant criteria. relevant criteria - research statements are clearly stated, unambiguous, concise, and relevant to the research topic; research statements include identification of service users in the research, what is to be researched, where it is to be researched, when it is to be researched, by whom it is to be researched, the rationale for undertaking the research. 1.3 The rationale for the proposed research is stated in terms of factors to be included in the research proposal. factors to be included in the research proposal - the need for and purpose of the research, the interests of stakeholders, the nature of the proposed research sample, research methodology.

4 4 of The proposed research method is selected according to relevant criteria. relevant criteria - the characteristics and needs of service users; the nature of the social service concern, issue, or need to be researched; the purpose of the research; whether the research is quantitative or qualitative; the available resources; time span. 1.5 All aspects of the proposed research method are identified and defined. all aspects - literature review, the purpose and role of the researchers, methods for information gathering, recording of information and conclusions, presentation of research findings. 1.6 Where service users are to be involved in the research, proposed service users are identified in accordance with ethical standards prescribed by the ethics body relevant to the context of the. 1.7 The research plan defines all factors relevant to the research. all factors relevant to the research - research statements; research design; the proposed work plan for implementation of the research; the human, financial, and physical resources required to implement the research; the nature and scope of the information to be gathered; predicted application and limitations of the research findings; identification of sources of information; reporting of research findings; evaluation process. Evidence is required of four of the range.

5 5 of 6 element 2 Write the proposal for the. 2.1 The research proposal documents all factors relevant to the research defined in the research plan. 2.2 The research proposal is prepared according to service provider guidelines and ethical standards prescribed by the ethics body relevant to the context of the. element 3 Implement the. 3.1 Materials are prepared to conduct the research according to the design of the research method in the research plan. 3.2 Information is gathered, organised, recorded, and stored according to the research method defined in the research plan. element 4 Draw conclusions from the research data, and report findings. 4.1 Conclusions are drawn from the research data in accordance with the methods for presentation of research findings identified in the research plan.

6 6 of The research report identifies valid conclusions derived from the research data, that are relevant to the planned purpose for the social service. 4.3 Research reports are written according to criteria established by legislation, ethical practice, and service provider guidelines, and requirements from any funders of the research. legislation is defined according to the context of assessment. 4.4 Evaluation of the is carried out according to the research plan. Comments to: Careerforce PO Box 2637 Wellington 6140 Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards. Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0222]