Elements and Performance Criteria

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 discrete projects
Other staff members may include:
supervisors
unit manager
district manager
director
Client target groups may include:
industry and community groups
Local, State or Commonwealth government organisations
general public
agri-business
farmers
Extension methodology may include:
one-on-one discussion
telephone
on-site consultation
field days
field excursions
group processes
seminars
lectures
demonstrations
reports
journals
publications
Risks:
are generally low for the agency/stakeholders or affect a small proportion of the industry
Responsibilities may include:
a number of projects, where priority is usually given to one project at a time
influence on small groups or localised industry focus groups
areas of relatively low economic impact
Advice may be:
provided directly for routine matters or under the guidance of senior staff for more complex or sensitive issues
related to fitting in with existing farmer systems
Information medium may include:
personal presentation
posters
journals
press
radio
television
peer reviewed publications
Presentation standards may include:
design of materials
dress
punctuality
preparedness
manner
handouts
overhead transparencies/slide shows
questioning techniques
customisation to meet the needs of a diverse industry/community
Client resistance to change may be:
low, or generally small scale, with immediate guidance available from senior officers where needed
Evaluation may include:
quantitative methods
qualitative methods

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:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPOHS301A Contribute to 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
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
outcomes from a range of (3 or more) extension activities such as oral communication and presentation, assisting with field days, preparation of materials
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 supporting innovation and change through extension, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
outcomes from a range of (3 or more) extension activities (or occasions over time) such as oral communication and presentation, assisting with field days, preparation of materials
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
demonstration
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
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