FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Harness Racing unit standards 1596-1602, 12556, 20619
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Equine |
Harness Racing |
1596-1602, 12556, 20619 |
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
Following consultation with harness racing industry participants, it was identified that a review of harness racing unit standards was required as current industry practices and requirements were not sufficiently met by the standards in their current form. A working party was formed by Harness Racing New Zealand Inc with representatives from trainers, drivers, owners, and regional training officers to address the expressed concerns of industry participants. It was acknowledged that industry practices had evolved since the last review and some unit standards currently registered on the framework needed amending, some needed to be designated expiring, and new unit standards were needed in the domains of Harness Racing, Equine Training, and Equine Industry to keep abreast of new technology, current industry practices, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements within industry. These developments were recognised as imperative to ensure industry trainees were offered the best possible training opportunities to succeed in the harness racing industry.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Unit standards 1596, 1597, 1598, 1599, 1600, 1601, and 1602 have been amended, including change of title for unit standards 1596, 1598, 1599, and 1601.
· Level of unit standard 1602 has been reduced from 3 to 2 to reflect the learning demand.
· The credit value has been increased for unit standards 1596 and 1601 to more accurately reflect the time taken to reach competence.
· Unit standards12556 are 20619 are expiring as they no longer meet industry needs.
· New unit standards have been developed and registered in the Harness Racing, Equine Industry, and Equine Training domains.
· The prerequisite for unit standard 1599 has been replaced by unit standard 23969 to better reflect licensing procedure.
Unit standards categorised as category D expire at the end of December 2011
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
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 NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation qualifications are affected by the outcome of the review and will be reviewed in 2008. Standards generating the affected status are listed in bold.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215] |
1596 |
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National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Breeding, Harness Racing, Sporthorse, and Thoroughbred Racing [Ref: 0216] |
1596, 1598, 1601, 1602, 12556, 20619 |
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National Certificate in Equine (Farriery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0217] |
1597 |
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National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing, Sporthorse, Thoroughbred Racing, and Track Riding [Ref: 0654] |
1596 |
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National Certificate in Equine (Basic Farriery) (Level 3) [Ref: 1091] |
1597 |
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 Harness Racing
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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1596 |
Prepare and drive a horse in training Prepare and drive a standardbred horse in training |
3 |
6 10 |
B |
|
1597 |
Remove and replace a shoe on a horse |
4 |
6 |
B |
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1598 |
Select and fit gear for individual harness horses Select and fit gear for individual standardbred horses |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
1599 |
Drive a horse at a meeting Drive a standardbred horse at a harness race meeting |
4 |
15 |
B |
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1600 |
Represent and/or assist an owner at harness raceday or trials |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
1601 |
Break and gait a horse to harness Break and gait a standardbred horse to harness |
5 |
5 10 |
B |
|
1602 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the harness racing industry structure |
3 2 |
3 |
B |
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12556 |
Seek raceday drives, be interviewed, and manage financial transactions in harness racing |
3 |
10 |
D |
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20619 |
Exercise a horse on a jogging machine |
3 |
4 |
D |
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23969 |
Drive a standardbred at Harness Racing workouts and trials |
3 |
10 |
New |
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23971 |
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Rules of Harness Racing and Regulations and their application |
3 |
8 |
New |
Domain Equine Industry
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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23970 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the racing industry judicial system |
4 |
6 |
New |
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23972 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ICT in the racing industry |
3 |
5 |
New |
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23973 |
Perform safe working practices with an outside contractor in an equine industry |
2 |
2 |
New |
Domain Equine Training
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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23974 |
Perform safe working practices using alternative equine training techniques and equipment |
2 |
4 |
New |
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23975 |
Design, implement, and monitor a horse's training programme utilising alternative training techniques and equipment |
4 |
8 |
New |