Revision and Rollover of Border Quarantine standards 16819, 16820, 16829, 19222, 19223, and 19224
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Biosecurity |
Border Quarantine |
16819, 16820, 16829, 19222, 19223, 19224 |
The Forest Industries Training Education Council (FITEC) has revised the unit standards listed above. The unit standards have also been rolled over to maintain their currency until they are reviewed.
Date new versions published January 2007
Planned review date December 2011
Reason for the revision
This revision is part of an ongoing process of updating the Border Quarantine domain, a process that cannot be completed in one exercise because of a shortage of resources and the availability of qualified personnel. The units to be updated were prioritised by Ministry of Agriculture Forestry Quarantine Service.
Main changes resulting from the revision
This revision was necessary to correct anomalies in the level of two unit standards, and to update changes in procedures and relevant agencies.
· The level of unit standards 19222 and 19224 has increased from level 2 to level 3.
· The credits allocated to unit standards 19222 and 19224 have increased to 4.
· Relevant agencies and procedures have been clarified in unit standard 16819.
· The list of agencies to be advised of biosecurity risk items is extended in unit standard 16829.
· Unit standard 16819 is now a prerequisite for unit standard 16820.
· Plant products have been clarified, and additional detail added in unit standard 16820.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the revised standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a revised classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits |
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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 FITEC qualification is materially affected by the changes. It will be updated when it is next reviewed.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Biosecurity (Border Quarantine) Level 5 with strands in International Cargo Clearance, International Vessel Clearance, International Aircraft Clearance, and International Mail Clearance [Ref: 0952] |
19222 and 19224 |
Summary of main changes
All changes are in bold.
Subfield Biosecurity
Domain Border Quarantine
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
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16819 |
Demonstrate knowledge of global biosecurity awareness and the New Zealand response |
4 |
5 |
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16820 |
Demonstrate knowledge of plants and plant products for biosecurity purposes |
4 |
8 |
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16829 |
Identify and action biosecurity risks and requirements for imports entering by overseas mail |
6 |
12 |
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19222 |
Demonstrate knowledge of working environments for overseas vessels |
2 3 |
3 4 |
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19223 |
Demonstrate knowledge of working environments for imported cargo and conveyances |
3 |
4 |
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19224 |
Demonstrate knowledge of working environments for international mail |
2 3 |
2 4 |