Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Ali Akbar damavandi

Department of natural resources,Institute of Agricultural Education and Extension

Abstract

Intense competition and technological changes have put great pressure on methods of increasing job productivity, in such a way that higher expectations are placed on human labor to have a greater impact on the process of producing goods and providing services. In these circumstances, the competency characteristic of the workforce becomes more important than ever. The main issue and objective of this research is to present a model for designing and compiling an educational competency standard code 2132 based on the DACUM method. The research methodology included collecting and analyzing qualitative data using content analysis based on cognitive mapping, as well as holding DACUM workshops with experts, collecting and analyzing qualitative data to validate competencies. The snowball method was used to select a focus group of 12 people. Data were collected using brainstorming and document review methods. Having technical knowledge, knowledge of the natural resources job market, mastery of curriculum planning, relevant work experience, as well as knowledge of policies related to natural resources jobs and new career approaches were the main indicators for selecting the focus group to design and develop the standard for the natural resources consultant field. The findings of this study indicate that documenting and determining the necessary standards to recognize the competencies required for the natural resources consultant profession has a high priority. Accordingly, for the natural resources consultant profession, three jobs (collecting and analyzing data and information from watersheds - designing, planning and providing advice on quantitative and qualitative field img

Keywords

• Educational needs assessment
• DACUM
• competency standards
• job skills

Main Subjects

• Agricultural education