Extension Services

Agricultural Extension · Level 5  ·  4 Chapters

What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to design and carry out effective Training Needs Assessments that guide every step of your extension services, from selecting the right venue and delivery method to preparing tailored training materials. You will confidently engage with communities, manage training logistics, and share valuable information and technology with clarity and purpose. By the end, you’ll be equipped to evaluate your efforts thoughtfully, ensuring your work makes a real, positive impact in the field.

Where this takes you

Understanding and applying Extension Services skills opens doors to impactful roles across Kenya’s diverse sectors, where empowering communities with knowledge transforms livelihoods. Whether working with government agencies, NGOs, or local enterprises, these skills enable you to design and deliver targeted training that meets real needs, fostering growth and innovation.

  • In agribusiness hubs like KTDA and smallholder farms, you’ll assess farmers’ training needs, develop tailored programs on sustainable farming, pest control, or value addition, and help increase productivity and income.
  • Within the Jua Kali sector and county government projects, your ability to conduct Training Needs Assessments guides workshops that upgrade artisans’ skills, improving product quality and competitiveness.
  • At institutions such as KenGen or in the hospitality industry, your skills support continuous professional development, ensuring staff are well-trained in safety, customer service, or technical operations.
  • You can work as an extension officer, community development facilitator, or training coordinator, earning a stable salary, or leverage your expertise to start a consultancy offering customized training solutions to businesses and cooperatives.
  • Mastering these skills means you become a catalyst for positive change, helping communities adapt to new technologies and market demands, which is invaluable for Kenya’s socio-economic growth.

Embrace this journey—your ability to connect knowledge with community needs will not only build your career but also uplift countless lives across Kenya.

Chapters

1
Carry out training needs assessment (TNA)
7 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Develop extension training plan
9 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Conduct extension training
7 topics
✓ Notes Ready
4
Evaluate extension training
8 topics
✓ Notes Ready

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 56 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 122 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 92 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 3 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 60 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 12 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients