This unit develops advanced research, analytical, and professional skills required to investigate contemporary issues in electrical Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). Learners will undertake a structured research project focused on a relevant electrical QA/QC topic, enabling them to explore technical challenges, quality risks, inspection and testing practices, sustainability considerations, emerging technologies, standards, project performance, and opportunities for continual improvement. The unit emphasises systematic research methods, reliable information sources, critical analysis, evidence evaluation, data interpretation, and the development of well-supported conclusions. Learners will be expected to define a suitable research problem, establish clear objectives, review relevant technical and professional literature, select appropriate research methods, collect and analyse evidence, and present findings in a structured academic and industry-relevant format.nnThe unit also strengthens the learneru2019s ability to translate research findings into practical recommendations for electrical engineering and QA/QC environments. Through independent investigation, learners will critically evaluate existing practices, identify gaps or improvement opportunities, consider technical, commercial, safety, sustainability, and quality implications, and formulate evidence-based recommendations that can support better decision-making. The completed research project will demonstrate the learneru2019s ability to combine advanced electrical QA/QC knowledge with research competence, professional judgement, analytical thinking, and effective technical communication, preparing them to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and informed practice within complex electrical projects.