FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Equine unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Equine |
Equine Care |
1623, 1624, 1636,1648, 1650, 1656, 6578, 6611, 6612, 6617, 14590, 19460, 19461 |
|
|
Equine Health |
1651, 1654, 19949 |
|
|
Equine Industry |
1658 |
|
|
Equine Training |
1660, 6620, 19945 |
|
|
Equitation |
1618 |
|
|
Saddlery |
1662, 6579 |
The NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2008
Planned review date December 2013
Summary of review and consultation process
A review of the equine unit standards listed above was required to determine whether the standards remained fit for purpose. The NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation consulted stakeholders, namely industry, sector and moderation groups, and accredited providers, seeking feedback on the effectiveness of unit standards common to all sectors. An Editorial Committee comprising representatives from harness racing, thoroughbred trainers, breeding sector, equestrian sector, industry tutors, and accredited providers met on 20th June 2007 to consider all submissions.
The review was carried out to ensure that the standards were consistent with industry practices and to draw upon the practical experience gained from assessing and training trainees against the unit standards. The review was also aimed at improving the clarity of the unit standards and removing inconsistencies.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Changes made to ranges to clarify the parameters for assessment and to reflect individual sector practices.
· 'Stable procedures' replaced 'in-house procedures' for consistency across standards.
· Order of elements and performance criteria altered in some unit standards to reflect hierarchy and/or sequence of learning.
· Elements added in some unit standards to better reflect requirements of unit standards.
· Performance criteria altered to better meet element requirements.
· Titles of unit standards 1650, 1651, 1654, and 6612 amended to better reflect standards content or to improve punctuation.
· Level of unit standard 6620 increased to better reflect the outcome.
· Credits of unit standards 1654 and 19460 increased to better reflect learning time.
· Special notes updated.
· Some entry requirements amended to provide greater flexibility in planning learning.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
|
Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
|
Nature of accreditation |
Classification |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
|
Domain |
Equine Training |
3 |
Standard |
6620 |
4 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications 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 |
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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 NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised/reviewed in 2008. Unit standards that generated the affected status are in bold.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Breeding, Harness Racing, Sporthorse, and Thoroughbred Racing [Ref: 0216] |
1650, 1651, 1654, 6612, 19460 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing, Sporthorse, Thoroughbred Racing, and Track Racing [Ref: 0654] |
1650, 1651, 1654, 6612, 19460 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Grade 1 Coaching) (Level 4) [Ref: 0656] |
1654 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0794] |
1651, 1654 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Thoroughbred Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070] |
1650, 1651, 1654, 6612, 19460 |
The following NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation qualifications are not materially affected by the changes. They will be updated when they are next reviewed.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215] |
1650, 1651, 6612 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Farriery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0217] |
1651 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Community Coach) (Level 3) [Ref: 0655] |
1650, 1651, 6612 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (RDA Coach) (Level 5) [Ref: 0715] |
1650, 1651, 6612 |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Basic Farriery) (Level 3) [Ref: 1091] |
1651 |
The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that it requires revision. The unit standard that generated the affected status is in bold.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
|
National Certificate Horse Trek Guiding with and optional strand in Multiday Horse Trek Guiding [Ref: 0844] |
1650, 1654, 6612 |
Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation |
Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
| |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the 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 new version of the 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 Equine
Domain Equine Care
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1623 |
Prepare a horse for show |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
1624 |
Care for a horse's paddock, and horses in a paddock |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
1636 |
Receive and despatch horses |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
1648 |
Clean stables |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
1650 |
Prepare a horse for travel by land, load and unload Prepare a horse for travel by road, and load and unload |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
1656 |
Groom a horse |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
6578 |
Care for stabled horses |
4 |
8 |
B |
|
6611 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure for bringing a horse into work after a spell and letting down |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
6612 |
Identify plants and trees which are potentially poisonous to horses, and describe methods of removal Identify plants, grasses, and trees which are potentially poisonous to horses, and describe methods of removal |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
6617 |
Assess stable design and construction |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
14590 |
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing and attending to horses when transported by air |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
19460 |
Maintain and repair equine fencing |
2 |
3 4 |
B |
|
19461 |
Demonstrate knowledge of pasture production methods for an equine establishment |
3 |
3 |
B |
Domain Equine Health
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1651 |
Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common ailments and lameness in horses Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common ailments, and lameness in horses |
3 |
8 |
B |
|
1654 |
Deal with an emergency situation, assist veterinarian and provide ongoing care for a horse Deal with an emergency situation, assist veterinarian, and provide ongoing care for a horse |
4 |
5
8 |
B |
|
19949 |
Identify basic components and functions, and common problems of horses' body systems |
2 |
3 |
B |
Domain Equine Industry
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1658 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and requirements of a career in the equine industry |
1
|
3 |
B |
Domain Equine Training
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1660 |
Identify, catch, and prepare a horse for exercise |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
6620 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the conditioning and feeding requirements of horses for specific activities |
3 4 |
7 |
B |
|
19945 |
Lunge a horse for exercise |
2 |
4 |
B |
Domain Equitation
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1618 |
Ride a horse for exercise |
2 |
2 |
B |
Domain Saddlery
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1662 |
Select and fit gear on a horse for riding |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
6579 |
Clean and maintain saddlery for horses |
2 |
2 |
B |