This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using facilitation and presentation strategiesmethods

using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

using problem solving to overcome resistance and develop professional relationships of trust

reading and interpreting scientific research information and designing materials using different media for different audiences

applying information management in the context of extension activities

using technology for materials preparation and monitoring outcomes

applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements related to working in a scientifictechnological research environment

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to the workplace

basic extension methodology

principles of change management

participatory processes in the context of extension activities

group dynamics and group processes

community development principles

research principles and methodology

evaluation processes relating to extension outcomes

the scientifictechnological area broad understanding

specialist area of expertise

public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific researchtechnological environment

occupational health and safety environmental protection and other public sector legislation

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOVB Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOVB Organise workplace information

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPLEGNB Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSA Contribute to workplace safety

PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

outcomes from a range of or more extension activities such as oral communication and presentation assisting with field days preparation of materials

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation procedures guidelines and protocols

industry information

risk management strategies for extension work

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture a range of different extension experiences

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when supporting innovation and change through extension including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

outcomes from a range of or more extension activities or occasions over time such as oral communication and presentation assisting with field days preparation of materials

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Objectives:

Other staff members may include:

Client target groups may include:

Extension methodology may include:

Risks:

Responsibilities may include:

Advice may be:

Information medium may include:

Presentation standards may include:

Client resistance to change may be:

Evaluation may include: