Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPSCI003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support innovation and change through extension

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPSCI003 - Support innovation and change through extension
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to perform extension activities. It includes confirming extension objectives and methodologies, preparing for extension activities, providing information to clients to support change and monitoring and evaluating extension outcomes.This unit applies to those working to support innovation and change.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Government Science and Technology
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm extension objectives and methodologies
  • Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members.
  • Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences.
  • Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.
       
Element: Prepare for extension activities
  • Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices.
  • Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members.
  • Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities.
       
Element: Provide information to support change
  • Provide information and advice to clients.
  • Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.
  • Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance.
  • Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information.
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate extension outcomes
  • Monitor change processes and handle contingencies.
  • Monitor and evaluate outcomes against extension objectives, and revise processes and materials to address identified problems.
  • Create and implement modifications for continuous improvement.
       
Element: Confirm extension objectives and methodologies
  • Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members.
  • Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences.
  • Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.
       
Element: Prepare for extension activities
  • Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices.
  • Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members.
  • Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities.
       
Element: Provide information to support change
  • Provide information and advice to clients.
  • Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.
  • Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance.
  • Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Confirm extension objectives and methodologies

1.1 Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members.

1.2 Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences.

1.3 Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.

2. Prepare for extension activities

2.1 Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices.

2.2 Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members.

2.3 Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities.

3. Provide information to support change

3.1 Provide information and advice to clients.

3.2 Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.

3.3 Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance.

3.4 Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information.

4. Monitor and evaluate extension outcomes

4.1 Monitor change processes and handle contingencies.

4.2 Monitor and evaluate outcomes against extension objectives, and revise processes and materials to address identified problems.

4.3 Create and implement modifications for continuous improvement.

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

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

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.

work health and safety, environmental protection and other public sector 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 scientific and/or technological area

specialist area of expertise

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Confirm extension objectives and methodologies

1.1 Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members.

1.2 Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences.

1.3 Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property.

2. Prepare for extension activities

2.1 Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices.

2.2 Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members.

2.3 Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities.

3. Provide information to support change

3.1 Provide information and advice to clients.

3.2 Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format.

3.3 Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance.

3.4 Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information.

4. Monitor and evaluate extension outcomes

4.1 Monitor change processes and handle contingencies.

4.2 Monitor and evaluate outcomes against extension objectives, and revise processes and materials to address identified problems.

4.3 Create and implement modifications for continuous improvement.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members. 
Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences. 
Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property. 
Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices. 
Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members. 
Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities. 
Provide information and advice to clients. 
Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format. 
Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance. 
Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information. 
Monitor change processes and handle contingencies. 
Monitor and evaluate outcomes against extension objectives, and revise processes and materials to address identified problems. 
Create and implement modifications for continuous improvement. 
Clarify and confirm extension objectives with other staff members. 
Identify client target groups and select extension methodology in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs and/or preferences. 
Identify and handle issues relating to intellectual property. 
Access industry knowledge to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices. 
Confirm and apply risk management strategies in consultation with other staff members. 
Confirm resources, prepare materials and organise extension activities in accordance with project responsibilities. 
Provide information and advice to clients. 
Maintain presentation standards ensuring information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format. 
Assist clients in planning the introduction of change and respond to client resistance. 
Obtain feedback from clients, clarify issues and provide further information. 

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