| 1 | Understand the techniques used in the scheduling, routing and planning of resources | 1.1 | Schedule, route and plan the effective use of resources |
| 2 | Understand forecasting techniques | 2.1 | Use forecasting methods and techniques |
| 3 | Understand the principles of survey design | 3.1 | Design a survey for a specific research project |
| 4 | Understand the principles of questionnaire design | 4.1 | Design a questionnaire for a specific research project |
| 5 | Understand the methods and analytical procedures used in qualitative research | 5.1 | Implement a process of qualitative research for a specific project |
| 6 | Understand the principles of organising, recording and analysing data | 6.1 | Organise, record and analyse data from a research project |
| 7 | Understand the use of statistical software | 7.1 | Use software to carry out a process of statistical analysis |
| 8 | Understand the theoretical considerations in research | 8.1 | Select and use appropriate theoretical approaches to research |
| 9 | Understand the basic techniques of literature review | 9.1 | Implement a review of literature for a specific project |
| 10 | Know how to identify an appropriate area for research | 10.1 | Undertake a structured professional research project |
| 11 | Know how to assess, evaluate and review material | 11.1 | Undertake a review of current literature and thinking within a chosen research project |
| 12 | Understand research and data collection methods | 12.1 | Plan, develop and implement an appropriate method of data collection for a chosen project |
| 13 | Understand the principles of problem solving and analysis in research | 13.1 | Record, analyse and critically evaluate the key findings of a research project |
| 14 | Understand the formulation of project conclusions | 14.1 | Draw appropriate conclusions and produce a coherent, rigorous report on a specific project |