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Create innovation and change through extension
Create innovation and change through extension
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSCI701A
PSPSCI701A
State Code
C8311
C8311
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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 work at a level meriting international recognition where sustained exceptional performance allows a major contribution to be made towards improved productivity and sustainability in one or more industries. It includes designing extension initiatives, preparing for innovation and change management, creating innovation and change, and monitoring and evaluating the adoption of innovation and change.In practice, creating innovation and change through extension overlaps with other generalist or specialist work activities such as influencing ethical practice, influencing strategic policy, undertaking strategic risk management, leading change management.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design extension initiatives
- 1.1 Extension issues are identified and analysed and extension initiatives are developed to address required organisational outcomes.
- 1.2 Extension objectives are developed to make a significant contribution to the industry in accordance with organisational 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 capacity and capability of client target groups to accept information and change are determined, and extension methodology is developed to influence them in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.5 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and exploited in accordance with organisational requirements.
2. Prepare for innovation and change management
- 2.1 Extensive industry experience, collaboration with national and international networks and cutting edge professional expertise are used to influence client decision making and industry practices.
- 2.2 Industry, economic and political analyses are conducted to strategically manage risk, resistance to change and other contingencies in accordance with program responsibilities, extension objectives and organisational requirements.
- 2.3 Leadership is provided in the development of innovative change management strategies that will make a significant contribution to the implementation of improved decision making and industry practice.
- 2.4 Risks are determined and risk management strategies are developed and implemented in accordance with change management strategies and organisational requirements.
- 2.5 Investment is attracted for significant extension programs and is managed in accordance with organisational and funding body requirements.
3. Create innovation and change
- 3.1 Leadership is provided to influence the adoption of innovation and change, and to manage contingencies in areas of strategic importance or significant economic impact.
- 3.2 Expert advice is provided on the basis of specialised knowledge of problem identification and problem solving processes and techniques relating to information and technology transfer.
- 3.3 Extension campaigns are implemented and managed at state and regional level in accordance with organisational priorities.
- 3.4 Industry problems are identified and analysed, solutions are negotiated and issues requiring further research are identified and actioned 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 developed and implemented 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 Outcomes with political/policy implications are identified and advice and policy development is influenced 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 entire large industries of significant economic impact such as wool, wheat industries
Client target groups may include:
industry and community groups
Local, State or Commonwealth government organisations
general public
farmers
agri-business
Demonstration of cutting edge professional expertise may occur through:
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
published material in international journals
publications
publicity/media campaigns
published material in peer reviewed publications
policy change
Resistance to change may be:
extreme, where sustained exceptional performance is required to effect change
Responsibilities may include:
industry development on a whole of (large) industry basis such as wool, wheat industries
influence on new or emerging industries of significant economic impact
dealing with situations where risks are extreme
dealing with extreme resistance to change
dealing with politically sensitive issues
Change management may include:
major contribution to influencing change at state/national/international level
Risks:
may be extreme for the agency/industry sector
may entail significant opportunity lost if innovation/change is not effected
Advice may include:
aspects of industry:
productivity
efficiency
environmental sustainability
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
and may relate to deeper systems issues that may need to change
Objectives:
will typically relate to entire large industries of significant economic impact such as wool, wheat industries
Client target groups may include:
industry and community groups
Local, State or Commonwealth government organisations
general public
farmers
agri-business
Demonstration of cutting edge professional expertise may occur through:
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
published material in international journals
publications
publicity/media campaigns
published material in peer reviewed publications
policy change
Resistance to change may be:
extreme, where sustained exceptional performance is required to effect change
Responsibilities may include:
industry development on a whole of (large) industry basis such as wool, wheat industries
influence on new or emerging industries of significant economic impact
dealing with situations where risks are extreme
dealing with extreme resistance to change
dealing with politically sensitive issues
Change management may include:
major contribution to influencing change at state/national/international level
Risks:
may be extreme for the agency/industry sector
may entail significant opportunity lost if innovation/change is not effected
Advice may include:
aspects of industry:
productivity
efficiency
environmental sustainability
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
and may relate to 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:
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT702A Influence and shape diversity management
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPPOL701A Influence strategic policy
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)
demonstration of leadership across a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities of state/national/international significance effecting change at whole of industry level (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, procedures, guidelines and protocols
industry information at state, national and international level
risk management strategies for extension work
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture a range of complex 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 creating innovation and change through extension, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
demonstration of leadership across a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities of state/national/international significance effecting change at whole of industry level (or occasions, over time)
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
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:
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT702A Influence and shape diversity management
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPPOL701A Influence strategic policy
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)
demonstration of leadership across a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities of state/national/international significance effecting change at whole of industry level (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, procedures, guidelines and protocols
industry information at state, national and international level
risk management strategies for extension work
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture a range of complex 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 creating innovation and change through extension, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
demonstration of leadership across a range of (3 or more) complex extension activities of state/national/international significance effecting change at whole of industry level (or occasions, over time)
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
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
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