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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Evaluate theories and practices of behaviour change and innovation in extension

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252634	Evaluate theories and practices of behaviour change and innovation in extension
ORIGINATOR
SGB Agricultural Extension
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	20
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A learner achieving this unit standard in extension and the related technical field will understand and apply the concepts and practices of behaviour change and innovation.

This unit standard will specifically contribute to the qualitative development of learners by providing skills and knowledge at this NQF Level and takes into consideration the principles of progression and articulation.

The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to:

Evaluate theories and processes of behaviour change.

Evaluate the theories and processes of diffusion and adoption of innovations.

Evaluate the theories and processes of participatory technology innovation/development.

Evaluate the theories and processes of decision-making among clientele.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed learners attempting this unit standard will have the following in place:

Unit Standard NQF Level 6: Facilitate behaviour change and innovation in extension.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Clientele: Refers to but is not limited to farmers, communities, community leaders, learners.

Extension setting: Refers to but is not limited to individual, group and mass extension.

Single work area/simple setting: Refers to but is not limited to a geographical area of responsibility, single discipline, or specific target audience.

Varied situations: Refers to but is not limited to varied agricultural production modes, agriculture-related business and socio-economic settings.

Behaviour change: Refers to but is not limited to theories, approaches, methods and functions of extension.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Evaluate theories and processes of behaviour change within an extension setting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Objectives and criteria for evaluating theories and processes of behaviour change are identified to establish a framework for evaluation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A framework for evaluating theories and processes of behaviour change is developed based on the identified objectives and criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Assessment methodologies are evaluated using the framework.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Conclusions from the evaluation are drawn showing critical thinking.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Recommendations for improving theories and processes of behaviour change are developed in accordance with the evaluation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Evaluate the theories and processes of diffusion and adoption of innovations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Objectives and criteria for evaluating theories and processes of diffusion and adoption of innovations are identified to establish a framework for evaluation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A framework for evaluating theories and processes of diffusion and adoption of innovations is developed based on the identified objectives and criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Assessment methodologies are evaluated using the framework.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Conclusions from the evaluation are drawn showing critical thinking.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Recommendations for improving theories and processes of diffusion and adoption of innovations are developed in accordance with the evaluation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Evaluate the theories and processes of participatory technology innovation/development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Objectives and criteria for evaluating theories and processes of participatory technology innovation/development are identified to establish a framework for evaluation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A framework for evaluating theories and processes of participatory technology innovation/development is developed based on the identified objectives and criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Assessment methodologies are evaluated using the framework.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Conclusions from the evaluation are drawn showing critical thinking.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Recommendations for improving theories and processes of participatory technology innovation/development are developed in accordance with the evaluation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Evaluate the theories and processes of decision-making among clientele.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Objectives and criteria for evaluating theories and processes of decision-making among clientele are identified to establish a framework for evaluation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A framework for evaluating theories and processes of decision-making among clientele is developed based on the identified objectives and criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Assessment methodologies are evaluated using the framework.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Conclusions from the evaluation are drawn showing critical thinking.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Recommendations for improving theories and processes of decision-making among clientele are developed in accordance with the evaluation.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed, (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A demonstrated understanding of:

Concepts: Critical evaluation, evaluation methods, frameworks for evaluation in the context of behaviour change, technology, technology development, innovation, participation, diffusion, adoption, decision making.

Purposes of: Critical evaluation, evaluation methods, frameworks for evaluation in the context of behaviour change, technology, technology development, innovation, participation, diffusion, adoption, decision making.

Characteristics of: Critical evaluation, evaluation methods, frameworks for evaluation in the context of behaviour change, technology, technology development, innovation, participation, diffusion, adoption, decision making.

Relevance of critical evaluation, evaluation methods, frameworks for evaluation in the context of behaviour change, technology, technology development, innovation, participation, diffusion, adoption, decision making to extension.

Effect of the appropriate/inappropriate choice of critical evaluation, evaluation methods, frameworks for evaluation.

Environment and conservation legal and policy frameworks as they relate to technology in agriculture.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking to address agricultural issues.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage one-self and activities when participating as project team member.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect and organise information when delivering reports.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively and responsibly with stakeholders and the community and when reporting problem areas.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when transferring technology from one entity to the other.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when interacting and communicating with communities.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	59529	Bachelor of Agriculture Honours: Extension	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-06-30

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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