Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify extension objectives and methodologies
- Required extension outcomes are identified in accordance with organisational requirements
- Extension objectives are identified to meet organisational outcomes and client needs
- Client target groups are identified and research information is analysed to determine how it may best be used to facilitate change in the target groups
- Dissemination methodology, techniques and strategies are determined in accordance with type of research information and client needs/preferences
- Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements
- Prepare for extension work
- Industry knowledge is developed to facilitate client decision making and the implementation of improved practices
- Risks are determined and risk management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Resources are obtained and managed, and extension materials and activities are developed in accordance with program responsibilities and organisational requirements
- Promote change through information and advice
- Information and advice are provided in accordance with organisational requirements, in a form and medium that clients can apply
- Presentation standards are maintained in accordance with organisational guidelines and information and advice are provided that are relevant, accurate and tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format
- Clients are assisted to implement change and resistance to change is handled in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Feedback from clients is used to identify problems and new issues and further information/advice is provided in response to client needs
- Monitor and evaluate adoption of change
- Implementation of change is monitored and contingencies are managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Outcomes are evaluated and reported against extension objectives and project outputs, and extension processes are modified to address identified problems in response to client feedback
- Changes to extension programs are implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement
- Outcomes with implications for organisational policy are identified and contributions are made to policy development in accordance with organisational requirements
- Identify extension objectives and methodologies
- Required extension outcomes are identified in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Extension objectives are identified to meet organisational outcomes and client needs.
- Client target groups are identified and research information is analysed to determine how it may best be used to facilitate change in the target groups.
- Dissemination methodology, techniques and strategies are determined in accordance with type of research information and client needs/preferences.
- Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Prepare for extension work
- Industry knowledge is developed to facilitate client decision making and the implementation of improved practices.
- Risks are determined and risk management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Resources are obtained and managed, and extension materials and activities are developed in accordance with program responsibilities and organisational requirements.
- Promote change through information and advice
- Information and advice are provided in accordance with organisational requirements, in a form and medium that clients can apply.
- Presentation standards are maintained in accordance with organisational guidelines and information and advice are provided that are relevant, accurate and tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.
- Clients are assisted to implement change and resistance to change is handled in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Feedback from clients is used to identify problems and new issues and further information/advice is provided in response to client needs.
- Monitor and evaluate adoption of change
- Implementation of change is monitored and contingencies are managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Outcomes are evaluated and reported against extension objectives and project outputs, and extension processes are modified to address identified problems in response to client feedback.
- Changes to extension programs are implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement.
- Outcomes with implications for organisational policy are identified and contributions are made to policy development in accordance with organisational requirements.