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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Establish and manage an extension unit 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253022  Establish and manage an extension unit 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Agricultural Extension 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  10 
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 
The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to:
  • Integrate management theories and approaches in a complex work setting.
  • Integrate management functions across projects and programmes.
  • Implement a matrix management plan to ensure efficiency across multiple extension projects and programmes in an extension unit.
  • Organise and manage an extension unit.

    This unit standard is for extension personnel in the agricultural field to apply the principles of extension management.

    This unit standard will contribute to the qualitative development of learners by providing skills and knowledge of communication, project management and general extension management principles. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner attempting this unit standard should have the following knowledge in place or the following Unit Standards in place:
  • Assist with the organisation and management of extension and development, NQF Level 6.
  • Promote and maintain professionalism in extension, NQF Level 6. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Complex work area/settings refers to but is not limited to multiple geographic areas, number of disciplines, duration of strategy, multiplicity of strategies, whole and interlinking systems. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Integrate management theories and approaches in a complex work setting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Extension units are analysed and interpreted in terms of selecting appropriate management approaches. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Members of the extension unit are consulted to engage their views in issues of performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate management approaches are selected in accordance with the assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An integrated management programme using the selected approaches and incorporating input from member of the extension unit is designed to improve performance of the extension unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The management programme is recorded in a format that facilitates monitoring and evaluation of progress including goals and indicators for improved performance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Integrate management functions across projects and programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The extension projects and programmes within an extension unit are analysed to identify management support requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Management support requirements for extension projects and programmes in the unit are confirmed in consultation with the relevant coordinators and managers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Management support requirements are analysed to establish a framework for establishing a matrix management plan to rationalise management support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Management efficiency standards are established in line with the assessment and agreed framework. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A matrix management plan is developed and communicated to provide for efficient integrated management support of extension projects. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement a matrix management plan to ensure efficiency across multiple extension projects and programmes in an extension unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Processes, systems and resources needed to implement the matrix management plan are established within the operational standards of the extension unit/organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Team members are authorised to complete the plan in compliance within the operational standards of the extension unit/organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The matrix management plan is implemented according to design and adjustments are made to maintain the desired level of efficiency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All relevant stakeholders are kept informed of progress in the required format and timeframe. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Records relevant to the plan are kept in the required formats and places and are current, complete, and concise. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Organise and manage an extension unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The situation in which the extension unit will operate is described and analysed to establish a framework for management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose and expected outcomes of the extension unit are identified and described in accordance with the agreed framework and in keeping with the principles of management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An overall management plan is developed to achieve the agreed expected outcomes including a work plan, performance indicators, timeframes, action plans and budgets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The work plan is implemented in keeping operational standards of the extension unit/organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The performance of the extension unit is monitored and evaluated against the agreed outcomes and work plan and adjustments based on regular reflection on outcomes. 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of:
  • Concepts integration, monitoring, evaluating, recommending, ethics, management theories and approaches, organisation, management functions and policy as they relate to agricultural extension.
  • Purposes of integration, monitoring, evaluating, recommending, ethics, management theories and approaches, management functions and policy as they relate to agricultural extension.
  • Characteristics of integration, monitoring, evaluating, recommending, ethics, management theories and approaches, organisation, management functions and policy as they relate to agricultural extension.
  • Relevance of integration, monitoring, evaluating, recommending, ethics, management theories and approaches, organisation, management functions and policy as they relate to agricultural extension.
  • Appropriate legislation affecting agricultural extension.
  • Effect of appropriate/inappropriate choice of assessment models.
  • Effect of appropriate/inappropriate conclusions drawn.
  • Effect of appropriate/inappropriate conclusions made. 
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    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 WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when participating on project teams. 

    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: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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