Accreditation Module 1.2-NZ: Legislation as it Affects Research in New Zealand - Online

Research organisations are subject to a wide range of legislative requirements, depending on the organisation’s specific activities. They are expected to know which laws apply to them and to have measures in place to ensure compliance with those laws.

Legislation as it Affects Research in New Zealand looks at the most common legislative frameworks affecting research in New Zealand. The module covers the essential elements that a research manager needs to know about legislation as well as the types of legislation, jurisdictional issues, understanding legislation and the legal status of research institutions. The module includes specific mention of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation.

It also covers general legislative obligations in research as well as research specific and project specific legislation. Independant exercises are also included in the online module.

Delivered online via the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS), this module is designed to support flexible, self-paced learning.

Key Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, participants will be better able to:

• Explain to researchers the legislative and legal/quasi-legal frameworks affecting research in New Zealand so they are able to appreciate the compliance requirements for conducting research;
• Ensure relevant legislative and legal compliance issues have been considered in those aspects of research management participants are involved with;
• Describe the different models of corporate governance in research institutions in New Zealand and the different legislative frameworks that apply;
• Seek advice from the relevant institutional expert in any area of legislative, legal or quasi-legal compliance; and
• Identify potential areas of risk due to non-compliance with legislative or legal requirements, relevant to your area and level of responsibility.

Target Audience

This module is ideal for:

• New entrants to the research management profession;
• Professionals seeking to broaden their expertise beyond a specialised area; and
• Experienced Research Management Professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes;
• Medical research institutes;
• Research and development corporations;
• Research centres;
• Government departments;
• Funding bodies;
• Industrial research and development teams;
• Service providers;
• Commercialisation bodies;
• Consultancies; and
• Professionals from other countries wishing to gain a general understanding of New Zealand's Legislation as it Affects Research in New Zealand.

Note: This is a compulsory module for participants in the ARMS Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP) in New Zealand. It may also be undertaken independently for professional development.

Program Materials, Access and Assessment

• The module is delivered online via Moodle unless otherwise specified.
• All intellectual property rights in the module content remain with ARMS. Reproduction without prior written consent is prohibited.
• You may not reproduce any part of the module material without the prior written consent of ARMS.
• In the event of LMS unavailability, ARMS will provide alternative access to materials.
• All assessments, including quizzes, must be completed within Moodle.

Fees

ARMS Member: $420 AUD (discount applied at checkout)
Non-Member: $520 AUD 

Note: Payment via the website is accepted by credit card only. For tax invoices payable by EFT or your institution, please get in touch.

Registration

Members: Login to your account and then continue your registration.
Non-Members: Create or sign into your free User account to continue your registration.

Module Access Time

Participants have two (2) weeks to complete the module from the time they begin it in Moodle (not from the registration date).

Getting Started

Once registered and payment is confirmed, the module will appear under Online Courses in your ARMS portal. Click the module title under Enrolled Courses to access Moodle.

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