Review of Conservation unit standard 16676
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Environment |
Conservation |
16676 |
The Public Sector Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standard listed above that was registered in June 1999.
Date new versions published May 2004
New comments by date May 2008
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2009
Summary of review and consultation process
The unit standard was reviewed in a process that involved the Department of Conservation, and the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology as the key training provider involved in the delivery of training towards and the assessment of the unit standard, and the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation. There was an interest in broadening the potential user group to include people employed by regional authorities as well as the Department of Conservation, and this is reflected in the changes made to the unit standard.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Title of unit standard 16676 amended.
· Removal of the requirement in unit standard 16676 to use mechanical equipment.
· Broadening of scope of unit standard 16676 to cover the skill set used in regional parks.
· Addition of new elements 1 and 2 about knowledge of the context in which recreational track maintenance takes place.
· Reduction in credit level for unit standard 16676 from 6 to 5.
· New unit standard 20805 developed in relation to the building and repair of structures in remote locations.
Impact on existing qualifications
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Public Sector Training Organisation qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed to take account of the changes in May 2004.
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Qualification Title |
Id |
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National Certificate in Conservation (Trainee Ranger) [Ref: 0642] |
16676 |
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National Certificate in Supervision of Youth Development Programmes (Conservation Corps and Youth Service Corps) [Ref: 0907] |
16676 |
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Environment
Domain Conservation
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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16676 |
Form and maintain recreational tracks using hand and power tools, and mechanical equipment Maintain recreational tracks using hand and power tools |
3 |
6
5 |
B |
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20805 |
Assist with the building and repair of buildings and structures in remote conservation sites |
3 |
5 |
New |