Selecting Extension Approaches in Simple Settings Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and differentiate between common extension approaches suitable for simple settings.
• Apply appropriate extension methods to address specific community needs and contexts.
• Demonstrate effective communication and facilitation skills during extension activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of selected extension approaches through feedback and observation.
• Adapt extension strategies based on situational factors and stakeholder input.
• Design a simple extension plan that incorporates appropriate approaches and evaluation criteria.

Target Audience

Extension officers, agricultural advisors, and community development workers operating in simple, low-resource settings who need to apply practical extension approaches.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals component provides hands-on experience in applying extension approaches in simulated simple settings. Learners will practice using participatory tools, design ICT messages, conduct mini-M&E, and develop a full extension plan through role-plays and fieldwork.

Practical Activities

• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Simulation — Learners conduct a simulated PRA in a village setting, using tools like resource mapping, seasonal calendars, and ranking exercises with role-playing farmers. (16h)
• Design and Deliver an ICT Extension Message — Learners design a mobile-based extension message (SMS or voice) on a chosen agricultural topic, then deliver it to a test group and evaluate comprehension. (12h)
• Monitoring and Evaluation Data Collection Exercise — Learners collect real or simulated M&E data using surveys and focus group discussions, then analyze results and present recommendations. (16h)
• Extension Approach Selection and Planning Role-Play — In teams, learners are given a simple setting scenario, select an appropriate extension approach, and develop a detailed 3-month implementation plan, which they present and defend. (24h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.