Research Policy : Canberra Institute of Technology

Research Policy

1. Purpose

To ensure that all research conducted at 91视频 conforms to accepted ethical standards and meets 91视频 requirements.

2. Scope

This policy:

Includes all research involving 91视频, its agents or related parties, irrespective of the location where the research is conducted
Excludes 91视频 College evaluations conducted for continuous improvement of subjects and courses.

3. Principles

3.1 Research must conform to the guidelines in The 91视频 Research and Ethics Handbook.

3.2 Research proposals with more than a low risk require 91视频 Research Ethics Committee approval.

3.3 Research proposals that could impact negatively on 91视频 will not be approved.

3.4 Approvals required for research involving 91视频 staff and students:

a. 91视频 staff/students undertaking research involving 91视频 staff/students must

seek advice from the Head of Department, 91视频 Education Quality regarding its planning, design and implementation and
have approval of the respective College Head of Department.

b. 91视频's third-party providers delivering 91视频's Higher Education programs must have:

the organisation's approval and
must notify 91视频 before undertaking the research.

c. 91视频's agents or related parties including external researchers must have the approval of the Head of Department, 91视频 Education Quality.

3.5 Colleges may conduct surveys as part of their continuous improvement activities, including subject evaluations or addressing specific client groups or needs, however, these surveys must be timed not to clash with 91视频-wide surveys.

3.6 Staff must ensure that information systems and records are all kept secure.

3.7 Findings from any research activity, including evaluation studies and surveys, must be formally recorded and reported to relevant stakeholders.

4. Documentation

Legislation

Related Policies, Guides and Resources

(91视频 Staff only)

5. Definitions

All terminology used in this policy is consistent with definitions in the 91视频 Definitions of Terms.

Research

Research comprises systematic experimental and theoretical work, application and/or development that results in an increase in the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. Research has investigation as a primary objective, the outcome of which is new knowledge, with or without a specific practical application, or new or improved materials, products, devices, processes or services. This includes critical investigation of aspects of vocational education and training, and tertiary education and training, including evaluative studies on training programs.
(Definition from Australian Qualifications Framework – First edition July 2011 and Guidelines for the registration of non self-accrediting higher education institutions and the accreditation of their course/s (relating to National Protocols A and B) – October 2007 (DEEWR).

Research ethics

Principles to guide the conduct of researchers to safeguard the interests of participants involved in research. The principles are research merit and integrity, justice, beneficence, and respect (for people and their privacy, and avoidance of harm) (Definition informed by National Statement on Ethical Conduct Involving Human Research (2007)).

6. Policy Contact Officer

Director, Education Services.

Contact 91视频 Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au for further information.

7. Procedures

This policy is implemented through the associated procedures. Authority to make changes to the procedures rests with the policy owner.

POLICY INFORMATION

Policy No: 2016/587
Approved: February 2022
Next Review: December 2025
Category: Training Policies
Policy Owner: Executive Director, Education and Training Services

PROCEDURES/DOWNLOADS

Research Procedures
(MS Word Document 127.6 KB)