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Influence innovation and change through extension
Influence innovation and change through extension
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSCI602A
PSPSCI602A
State Code
C8309
C8309
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers extension activities where superior initiative and judgment are required within a strategically important area. It includes investigating extension issues and methodologies, preparing for innovation and change management, influencing innovation and change, and monitoring and evaluating the adoption of innovation and change.In practice, influencing innovation and change through extension overlaps with other generalist or specialist work activities such as acting ethically, applying government systems, maintaining strategic networks, managing resources, managing risk, managing workplace safety.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate extension issues and methodologies
- 1.1 Extension issues are investigated in relation to required program outcomes in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.2 Extension objectives are developed to further organisational outcomes and client needs.
- 1.3 Leadership is provided to extension colleagues, decisions are influenced and directions are monitored and changed in accordance with emerging requirements.
- 1.4 The characteristics of client target groups are identified and interpretation of research information is adapted for different target groups.
- 1.5 Dissemination methodology, techniques and strategies are developed and used in accordance with the type of research information and client needs/preferences.
- 1.6 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and exploited in accordance with organisational requirements.
2. Prepare for innovation and change management
- 2.1 Strategic industry alliances and networks are built and used to develop and apply industry knowledge to influence client decision making and practices.
- 2.2 The industry sector is analysed in relation to size, economic impact, and political importance in order to determine risks, and manage resistance to change and other contingencies.
- 2.3 Change management strategies are developed in accordance with organisational policy and practices to strategically influence the industry sector.
- 2.4 Risks are determined and risk management strategies are developed and applied in accordance with change management strategies and organisational requirements.
- 2.5 Resources are attracted and managed, and a communication/marketing strategy is developed in accordance with program responsibilities, extension objectives and organisational requirements.
3. Influence innovation and change
- 3.1 Clients are influenced in accordance with organisational requirements to seek innovative solutions and to manage change.
- 3.2 Resistance to change is analysed and managed in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 3.3 Local and regional extension services are designed and implemented in accordance with organisational requirements, and extension methods are set to meet organisational guidelines and the needs of clients.
- 3.4 Communication/marketing strategy is implemented and information/advice is monitored to ensure it is relevant, accurate and tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.
- 3.5 Client problems are negotiated and resolved, and new issues are identified and documented for further research in accordance with organisational requirements.
4. Monitor and evaluate adoption of innovation and change
- 4.1 Adoption of innovation and change is evaluated and strategies are recommended to improve future outcomes.
- 4.2 Outcomes are evaluated and reported against extension objectives and required organisational outcomes in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 4.3 Revised strategies are implemented and evaluated, and contingencies are managed in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement.
- 4.4 Outcomes with political/policy implications are identified and contributions are made to policy development in accordance with organisational requirements.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Objectives:
will typically relate to industry development in a strategically important industry/sector
Client target groups may include:
industry and community groups
Local, State or Commonwealth government organisations
general public
farmers
agri-business
Dissemination may include:
one-on-one discussion
telephone
on-site consultation
field days
field excursions
group processes
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
journals
publications
publicity/media campaigns
Demonstration of industry knowledge may include:
being published in peer reviewed publications
Resistance to change may be:
high, with superior initiative and independent judgment used to make decisions
Change management may include:
influencing change in strategically important areas
Risks:
may be extreme for individuals in the industry or high for the agency/industry sector
Attracting resources may include:
funding from external sources
allocation from within the organisation
gaining investment in concepts/ideas
Responsibilities may include:
industry development in strategically important areas
influence on new or emerging industry sectors
dealing with high risk situations
dealing with high resistance to change
dealing with politically sensitive issues
Extension methods may include:
one-on-one discussion
telephone
on-site consultation
field days
field excursions
group processes
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
journals
national publications
publicity/media campaigns
Advice may include:
strategic direction
productivity
efficiency
environmental sustainability
aspects of agriculture and agri-business:
crop
livestock
pasture production
marketing
feed, food and fibre processing
soil conservation
water conservation
irrigation
drainage
farm management
group management advice
community development advice
strategic planning advice
deeper systems issues that may need to change
Objectives:
will typically relate to industry development in a strategically important industry/sector
Client target groups may include:
industry and community groups
Local, State or Commonwealth government organisations
general public
farmers
agri-business
Dissemination may include:
one-on-one discussion
telephone
on-site consultation
field days
field excursions
group processes
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
journals
publications
publicity/media campaigns
Demonstration of industry knowledge may include:
being published in peer reviewed publications
Resistance to change may be:
high, with superior initiative and independent judgment used to make decisions
Change management may include:
influencing change in strategically important areas
Risks:
may be extreme for individuals in the industry or high for the agency/industry sector
Attracting resources may include:
funding from external sources
allocation from within the organisation
gaining investment in concepts/ideas
Responsibilities may include:
industry development in strategically important areas
influence on new or emerging industry sectors
dealing with high risk situations
dealing with high resistance to change
dealing with politically sensitive issues
Extension methods may include:
one-on-one discussion
telephone
on-site consultation
field days
field excursions
group processes
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
journals
national publications
publicity/media campaigns
Advice may include:
strategic direction
productivity
efficiency
environmental sustainability
aspects of agriculture and agri-business:
crop
livestock
pasture production
marketing
feed, food and fibre processing
soil conservation
water conservation
irrigation
drainage
farm management
group management advice
community development advice
strategic planning advice
deeper systems issues that may need to change
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
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT602B Manage resources
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPOHS602A Manage 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
innovation and change influenced at both individual and industry level through a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities in strategically important areas (or a range of outcomes from a single complex long-term extension project)
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 influencing innovation and change through extension, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
innovation and change influenced at both individual and industry level through a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities in strategically important areas (or a range of outcomes from a single complex long-term extension project)
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 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or 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
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT602B Manage resources
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPOHS602A Manage 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
innovation and change influenced at both individual and industry level through a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities in strategically important areas (or a range of outcomes from a single complex long-term extension project)
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 influencing innovation and change through extension, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
innovation and change influenced at both individual and industry level through a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities in strategically important areas (or a range of outcomes from a single complex long-term extension project)
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 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or 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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT48 | PSPSCI012 | Influence innovation and change through extension | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J323 | PSP60112 | Advanced Diploma of Government | Qualification |
| C770 | PSP60104 | Advanced Diploma of Government | Qualification |