HLTARES003 — Research community health

1 Determine context for research

• 1.1Establish research objectives and scope through consultation with key organisational and community stakeholders.
• 1.2Review current guidelines for conducting ethical research with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and identify requirements.
• 1.3Obtain permission from the community to undertake the research.
• 1.4Review and determine funding body’s policy on ownership rights for outcomes of research.
• 1.5Negotiate ownership of research data and reports based on requirements.

2 Establish research methodology.

• 2.1Identify and discuss requirements for research process with community representatives according to established guidelines.
• 2.2Identify key people and processes for effective community consultation according to participatory action research principles.
• 2.3Identify and develop required information gathering tools.
• 2.4Incorporate evaluation across all stages of research process.
• 2.5Ensure methodology meets organisational policy requirements for obtaining informed consent and maintaining community and individual confidentiality.
• 2.6Develop action plans that follow methodology and provide clear information about roles, responsibilities and timelines.

3 Gather information.

• 3.1Obtain informed consent and follow agreed research methodology to gather information.
• 3.2Communicate with community in culturally appropriate and safe ways to gather relevant information.
• 3.3Identify and access information from primary and secondary sources to meet research objectives.
• 3.4Record and collate information according to community and ethical guidelines, funding body requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

4 Analyse information.

• 4.1Sort and prioritise information according to scope and purpose of research.
• 4.2Compare and assess different sources of information for relevance to research objectives.
• 4.3Develop conclusions based on findings.

5 Prepare research documentation.

• 5.1Draft research report in a clear, logical format.
• 5.2Incorporate reasoned analysis and substantiated findings.
• 5.3Develop action recommendations from findings.
• 5.4Seek feedback on report findings from community representatives and make required adjustments.
• 5.5Acknowledge ownership of documents according to funding body and organisational policy and procedures.

6 Finalise research process.

• 6.1Refer report to agencies and stakeholders impacted by recommendations.
• 6.2Liaise with agencies to facilitate understanding and action in relation to report findings.
• 6.3Evaluate research based on agreed methodology in consultation with key people.
• 6.4Identify and document potential for future improvements.

What does an assessment tool for HLTARES003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTARES003 needs to address all 71 unit components: 6 elements with 27 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 29 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTARES003?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTARES003 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTARES003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTARES003 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTARES003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.