FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Aquaculture unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Seafood |
Aquaculture |
19219, 19848-19850, 19852, 20302, 20303, 20464, 20466 |
The Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published February 2008
Planned review date December 2012
Summary of review and consultation process
SITO registered assessors and industry raised issues that led to the unit standards being reviewed. A working group was set up to review the unit standards. The re-drafted unit standards were presented to the relevant industry sector for consultation and the final versions were endorsed.
Main changes resulting from the review
· The title of unit standard 19219 was changed to better reflect the skills covered.
· The title of unit standard 20464 was amended to correct a grammatical error.
· The credit value of unit standards 19848, 20464, and 20466 were reduced to better reflect actual time required for learning, practice and assessment
· Elements and performance criteria were changed to meet industry requirements, and to improve assessability and consistency.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
None.
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 Seafood
Domain Aquaculture
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
19219 |
Describe hatchery techniques used in the New Zealand aquaculture industry Explain hatchery techniques used in the New Zealand aquaculture industry |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
19848 |
Carry out a biomass assessment of farmed fin fish |
3 |
15 5 |
B |
|
19849 |
Carry out net repairs on a fin fish farm |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
19850 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the handling of seals on a fin fish farm |
3 |
7 |
B |
|
19852 |
Outline the salmon farming industry in New Zealand and worldwide |
2 |
10 |
B |
|
20302 |
Manage a water reticulation system and facility for a commercial aquaculture or holding operation |
6 |
15 |
B |
|
20303 |
Design a water reticulation system and facility for a commercial aquaculture or holding operation |
6 |
15 |
B |
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20464 |
Prepare for and carry out spawning of broodstock for a farmed aquaculture species Prepare for and carry out spawning of broodstock for an aquaculture species |
3 |
10
7 |
B |
|
20466 |
Monitor and maintain the rearing of a freshwater fish species |
3 |
10 5 |
B |