Review of Equine unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Equine |
Equine Industry |
17037 |
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Equine Training |
17041 |
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Equitation |
17038-17040 |
The Equine Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in September 2003.
Date new versions published June 2005
New comments by date June 2009
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
A unit standard review was undertaken on the five specialist RDA unit standards following National Training Team Meetings held on 28, 29 and 30 November 2003, 31July-1 August 2004 and April 2005. The RDA organisation reviewed the RDA qualification to ensure that it aligned with their current needs and direction. Some amendments were identified within the specialist RDA unit standards and these have been addressed prior to the qualification review being undertaken.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Level and credits amended to reflect the complexity, responsibility and time required to demonstrate the relevant skills and knowledge.
· Minor amendments to some titles to better reflect the content.
· Addition of elements and performance criteria to reflect industry practices.
· Addition of a special note stating ‘Candidates must not contravene the Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Horses’.
· Amendments of special notes in order to clearly specify unit standard requirements, and provide definitions and consistency.
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 |
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Domain |
Equitation |
4 |
Id |
17038, 17039 |
5 |
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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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 |
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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 Equine Industry Training Organisation qualification is currently under review and will be updated to reflect changes to the standards. Affected standards are in bold.
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Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Equine (RDA Coach) [Ref: 0715] |
17037, 17038, 17039, 17040, 17041 |
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 Equine
Domain Equine Industry
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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17037 |
Describe the philosophy, structure and role of the RDA organisation in New Zealand. Describe the philosophy, structure and role of the RDA, and explain health and safety requirements |
2 |
4 6 |
B |
Domain Equine Training
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
17041 |
Select and train horses for RDA purposes, and manage stress in RDA horses |
5 |
10 |
B |
Domain Equitation
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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17038 |
Describe medical conditions in relation to the RDA programme, and the role of the therapist, and the role of the RDA therapist |
4 5 |
6 25 |
B |
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17039 |
Plan a RDA programme and sessions for a rider |
4 5 |
8 10 |
B |
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17040 |
Demonstrate and supervise, mounting, dismounting, leading, and sidewalking riders for RDA purposes |
5 |
8 |
B |