FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Animal Care and Handling unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Animal Care and Handling |
Animal Care |
5148-5154, 5170, 5176, 5193, 5195, 5200, 7337, 7399 |
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Animal Husbandry |
5165, 5167 |
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Veterinary Nursing |
5155-5158, 5160, 5194, 5202-5204, 5213, 5216 |
National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in June and August 1996, September 1999, June 2000, and October 2002.
Date new versions published July 2005
New comments by date July 2009
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
In 2003, NQS, with the Animal Nursing and Technology (ANTECH) Board of New Zealand Veterinary Association as its primary advisory body, initiated a review of selected Animal Care and Handling unit standards following feedback from assessors that changes were needed.
A review panel including representation from industry and providers met in December 2003 and in 2004 to review the standards. Parallel to the review of standards, new standards were developed by a separate ANTECH Board-endorsed working party to meet the needs of rural animal technicians.
Consultation drafts for both reviewed and new standards were sent to:
· ANTECH Board industry networks, including the New Zealand Veterinary Association and New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association
· All current providers of unit standards-based animal care and handling qualifications
· Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) with an interest in animal care and handling unit standards.
All feedback received was considered by the review panel and has informed the new versions of the standards, which were endorsed by the ANTECH Board.
Main changes resulting from the review
The main changes are as follows.
· Where appropriate, restrictive ranges were made more flexible or removed.
· Titles were amended where appropriate to reflect the overall outcome of the unit standards, as reviewed.
· Element statements were amended where appropriate to reflect the overall outcome of the combined performance criteria, as reviewed.
· Where appropriate, content was rationalised within or between unit standards to ensure consistency with overall outcomes and/or to prevent repetition and overlap.
· Where appropriate, practical evidence requirements that focused\\ on abnormal animal health conditions or possible complications post-birth or post-treatment/surgery were changed to knowledge-based requirements.
· A number of unit standards designated category C reviews were replaced with more clearly focused unit standards that better reflect the needs of the sector.
· Elements focusing on providing advice to clients were removed from animal care unit standards at level 2 (units 5148-5154 and unit 7337) and from unit 5165. This reflects the changed focus of unit 5165, and the contexts for assessment of the other unit standards.
· As indicated in the following list of standards, levels were changed where required to reflect competencies as reviewed, or where the original level did not appropriately reflect the processes, learning demand and responsibility involved.
· Credits were changed for some unit standards, as indicated in the list, to reflect more accurately the total time required to achieve reviewed unit standard outcomes and content.
· Units 5167 and 5194 were designated for expiry because relevant content is well covered by other standards.
· Special notes were updated in line with current legislation and industry standards, and expanded when additional clarification about terminology or assessment conditions was required. Special notes relating to underpinning knowledge were removed from units 5155-5158, 5160, 5165, 5202-5204 and 5213. Any essential knowledge and skills were incorporated as prerequisites or as part of evidence requirements.
· Six new standards were developed to fill identified gaps in relation to rural animal technician competencies: units 21355-21360.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2006.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to |
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
|
Standard |
5170 |
3 |
Standard |
21379 |
2 |
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5193 |
3 |
Standard |
21380 |
3 |
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7399 |
2 |
Standard |
21381 |
2 |
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Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
AMAP 0087 was updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards are tabled below.
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 National Qualifications Services qualifications are materially affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed to take account of the changes during 2005 or 2006. Unit standards that have changes to level or credits, or are designated for expiry, are in bold.
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Qualification Title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Animal Care [Ref: 0241] |
5148, 5149, 5150, 5165, 5170, 5193, 5213, 7337, 7399 |
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National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing [Ref: 0221] |
5148, 5149, 5150, 5155, 5157, 5158, 5165, 5167, 5170, 5176, 5193, 5194, 5195, 5213, 5216, 7337 |
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National Certificate in Animal Care and Handling (Dog Groomer) [Ref: 0242] |
5148, 5170, 5193, 7337, 7399 |
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National Certificate in Animal Care and Handling with strands in Guide Dog Breeding Services, Guide Dog Puppy Development, and Guide Dog Kennel Services [Ref: 0263] |
5157, 5165, 5167, 5170, 5193, 5194, 5213, 7337, 7399 |
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National Certificate in Animal Training (Dog Trainer) [Ref: 0243] |
5165, 5170, 5193, 7337, 7399 |
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National Diploma in Animal Training (Trainer Instructor) [Ref: 0264] |
5170, 5193, 7337, 7399 |
The following National Qualifications Services qualification is not materially affected by the changes. It will be updated when it is next reviewed or revised.
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Qualification Title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Diploma in Laboratory Animal Care [Ref: 0245] |
5176 |
The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. Unit standards that have changes to level or credits, or are designated for expiry, are in bold.
The standard setting bodies (SSBs) were advised that they require revision.
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Qualification Title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
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National Certificate in Urban Search and Rescue – Operations (Level 3) with strands in Canine Search Specialist, Response Leader, Response Medic, Rope Operations, Technician, and Training [Ref: 1114] |
5170, 7337, 7399 |
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation |
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National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Animal Control) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Animal Shelter [Ref: 0533] |
5193 |
Local Government Industry Training Organisation |
This review replaced some expiring unit standards with new standards. For qualification purposes, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards.
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Expiring Standards |
Replacement Standards |
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5150 |
21382 and 21383 |
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5170 |
21379 |
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5193 |
21380 |
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5216 |
21384 |
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7399 |
21381 |
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 |
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Subfield Animal Care and Handling
Domain Animal Care
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5148 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for cats |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
5149 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for rodents and rabbits |
2 |
2 4 |
B |
|
5150
21382
21383 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for fish, reptiles, and amphibians Monitor health and provide husbandry for ornamental fish Monitor health and provide husbandry for reptiles and amphibians |
2
2
2 |
2
2
2 |
C |
|
5151 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for caged birds |
2 |
2 3 |
B |
|
5152 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for horses |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
5153 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for ruminants |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
5154 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for pigs |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
5170
21379 |
Prepare small animals for local and international transport Demonstrate knowledge of requirements relating to transport of cats and dogs |
3
2 |
2
2 |
C |
|
5176 |
Collect and carry out tests on diagnostic samples from animals, and prepare and despatch samples Collect and test diagnostic samples from companion animals, and prepare the samples for dispatch |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
5193 21380 |
Maintain animal facility environmental hygiene Demonstrate and apply knowledge relating to animal facility environmental hygiene |
3 3 |
5 5 |
C |
|
5195 |
Manage a veterinary reception area Demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing veterinary reception services |
4 3 |
6 |
B |
|
5200 |
Prepare for an intravenous drip, monitor an animal while on fluid therapy Prepare for an intravenous drip, and monitor an animal while on fluid therapy |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
7337 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for dogs |
3 2 |
5 |
B |
|
7399
21381 |
Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and legislation as they apply to the care and handling of animals Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals |
2
2 |
3
3 |
C |
|
21355 |
Collect and test diagnostic samples from large animals, and prepare the samples for dispatch |
3
|
5 |
|
|
21357 |
Describe exotic diseases in farm animals, and measures and responsibilities for disease control |
2 |
4 |
New |
|
21358 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of parasites affecting horses and production animals |
4 |
8 |
New |
|
21360 |
Monitor health and provide husbandry for poultry |
2 |
4 |
New |
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5165 |
Assist with parturition and after care of companion animals, respond to client requests for advice Describe parturition and after care of companion animals |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
5167 |
Provide ongoing care for paediatric companion animal patients and the mother |
3 |
2 |
D |
|
21356 |
Perform disbudding and dehorning procedures on cattle |
3 |
4 |
New |
|
21359 |
Perform ultrasound scanning for pregnancy diagnosis in farm animals |
4 |
6 |
New |
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5155 |
Prepare animal patients for surgery |
3 4 |
5 |
B |
|
5156 |
Assist with animal surgery as a circulating nurse Assist with animal surgery as a circulating veterinary nurse |
5 |
8 |
B |
|
5157 |
Assist with animal surgery as a surgical assistant Assist with animal surgery as a surgical veterinary nurse |
4 5 |
7 5 |
B |
|
5158 |
Assist the veterinarian with animal anaesthetic and analgesic procedures |
5 |
20 18 |
B |
|
5160 |
Nurse a hospitalised animal patient |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
5194 |
Assist the veterinarian with small animal consultations |
3 |
3 |
D |
|
5202 |
Assist the veterinarian to perform post-mortem procedures |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
5203 |
Assist the veterinarian with equine consultations and surgery |
4 3 |
20 15 |
B |
|
5204 |
Assist the veterinarian with consultations and surgery involving farm animals |
4 3 |
10 15 |
B |
|
5213 |
Assist with artificial breeding of small animals Assist with artificial breeding of dogs |
4 2 |
2 |
B |
|
5216
21384 |
Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and legislation as it applies to nurses in a veterinary practice Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional behaviour for veterinary nurses |
2
3 |
3
3 |
C |