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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine extension objectives and methodologies
  2. Prepare for extension work
  3. Facilitate innovation and change
  4. Monitor and evaluate adoption of innovation and change
  5. Determine extension objectives and methodologies
  6. Prepare for extension work
  7. Facilitate innovation and change
  8. Monitor and evaluate adoption of innovation and change

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using facilitation and presentation strategies and/or methods

using communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

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 strategies

using technology for materials preparation and monitoring outcomes


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

well-developed knowledge of the industry

advanced 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

broad understanding of the scientific area

specialist area of expertise

work health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector legislation, public sector standards and organisational code of practice as they relate to work in a scientific research/technological environment