FIELD       AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

 

Rollover and review of Agriculture unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Agriculture

Agricultural Resource Maintenance

30, 31, 17204-17208, 19037, 19038, 19042

Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

19043, 19044, 19046-19064

Dairy Farming

18191-18194, 18196, 18198, 18199, 19088

General Agriculture

576, 19136-19145, 19370, 19371, 19372, 19373, 19374, 20792-20795, 20797, 20798

 

The Agriculture Industry Training organisation has completed the rollover and review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Rollover of Agriculture unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Agriculture

Agricultural Resource Maintenance

30, 17204-17208, 19037, 19038, 19042

General Agriculture

19370, 10371, 19373, 19374, 20792-20795, 20797, 20798

 

The Agriculture Industry Training organisation has completed the rollover of the unit standards listed above to maintain their currency.  These unit standards will be reviewed in 2010.

 

Date new versions published                                                          May 2008

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2010

 

Review of Agriculture unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Agriculture

Agricultural Resource Maintenance

31

Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

19043, 19044, 19046-19064

Dairy Farming

18191-18194, 18196, 18198, 18199, 19088

General Agriculture

576, 19136-19145, 19372

 

The Agriculture Industry Training Organisation has also completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          May 2008

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The unit standards were reviewed because they had reached their anticipated expiry date.

 

A review panel made up of key industry representatives and Agriculture ITO field staff from each of the farming sectors was formed, and meetings were convened.  Initial discussions focused on the current status of the industry sector, any changes which had occurred since the last review which impacted on training, and the future direction of the industry.

 

Role holders and associated skills and knowledge were identified for each industry sector.  The information collected was compared with existing unit standards and changes made in consultation with industry representatives.  New unit standards were written where gaps existed.

 

Feedback received since the last review was also considered by the review panels, and where this was considered valid, was included in the review process.

 

Draft unit standards were circulated for internal ITO consultation to training advisors, key accounts managers, and moderators.  Suggestions were further considered by the review panel and incorporated if valid.

 

Final drafts were then placed on the website and all stakeholders were notified of the opportunity to provide feedback.  Stakeholders consisted of farmers, farmer trainers, industry sector organisations, training providers, and other ITOs.

 

Feedback was considered by the review panel, and unit standards were updated.  Unit standards were endorsed by the Agriculture Industry Committee.

 

Unit standards 18195, 18197, 19089-19091 in the Dairy Farming domain were currently under review and would be included in a subsequent review report.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

Domain: Agricultural Resource Maintenance

 

The requirement to lay and join an on-farm water supply system for unit standard 31 was deleted, and the title has changed to more accurately reflect the amended content of the unit standard.

 

Domain: Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

 

·         Definitions in special notes have been updated, and new definitions added to assist interpretation of unit standards

·         Legislation relating to the age of a person to legally drive a tractor was updated

·         A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is now referred to as an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU)

·         Unit standard 19043 was merged with unit standard 19049, and new elements added relating to attaching and detaching an implement.  A new id 24552 was allocated.

·         Unit standard 19050 was assigned Category D as the skills are more appropriately covered by 24552

·         New element 1 was added to unit standard 19051

·         Unit standard 19052 was split into 24536 and 24537, which covers both 2WD and 4WD tractors, and includes driving with an attached implement

·         Unit standard 19055 no longer requires assessment for trailed equipment

·         Unit standard 19057 was split into 24555, 24556, and 24557 to reflect the different safety requirements of motorcycles, ATVUs, and ATVs

·         Unit standards 19056, 19058, 19059 and 19060 have been split into 24553 and 24554, 24558 and 24559, 24560 and 24561, and 24562 and 24563 respectively.  This reflects the different requirements for ATVUs and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on varying terrain, and with various types of equipment or loads, and levels and credits adjusted accordingly

·         Credits have increased for unit standards 19046, 19048, 19051, 19054, and 19063 to more accurately reflect the time taken for learning and assessment

·         Credits have decreased for unit standards 19044 and 19053.

 

Domain: Dairy Farming

 

·         Unit standard 18198 was split into 24546 and 24567, as some trainees were not able to be assessed for all elements.  Drafting cattle during milking is covered by unit standard 24548

·         Unit standard 19088 was split to 24548 and 24549 to reflect the logical cluster of activities on a dairy farm, and overall credits have increased for 24548

·         Unit standard 18196 was partly replaced by 24550 and 23786

·         New unit standard 24551 was written to cover a gap related to handling heifers and cows following calving

·         Credits have increased for unit standard 18199 from 4 to 7

·         Some range statements have been amended to assist interpretation, and to provide minimum evidence requirements.

 

Domain: General Agriculture

 

·         Credits have increased for unit standard 19137 from 1 to 2

·         Unit standard 19139 includes a weather station as an option for gathering and recording information

·         The requirement to take and interpret a soil test (practical) in unit standard 19142 was changed to knowledge (theory) of soil testing, and a new element 5 was added.  Credits increased from 4 to 6

·         The level for unit standard 19143 has decreased from 3 to 2

·         Unit standard 19144 was replaced by unit standards 24542-24544.

·         Some range statements have been amended to assist interpretation, and to provide minimum evidence requirements.

 

Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2011.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Subfield

Agriculture

3

Standard

24544

4

2

Standards

19046, 24549, 24551

3

Domain

Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

2

Standard

19046

3

Domain

Dairy Farming

2

Standard

24549, 24551

3

Domain

General Agriculture

3

Standard

24544

4

Standard

19043

2

Standard

24552

2

Standard

19049

2

Standard

24552

2

Standard

19050

1

Standard

24552

2

Standard

19052

3

Standards

24536, 24537

3

Standard

19056

2

Standards

24553, 24554

2

Standard

19057

2

Standards

24555, 24556, 24557

2

Standard

19058

3

Standards

24558, 24559

3

Standard

19059

3

Standards

24560, 24561

3

Standard

19060

3

Standards

24562, 24563

3

Standard

18196

3

Standard

24550

3

Standard

18198

3

Standards

24546, 24547

3

Standard

19088

2

Standard

24548

2

Standard

24549

3

Standard

19144

3

Standard

24542

2

Standard

24543

3

Standard

24544

4

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

AMAP 0052 was updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.

 

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

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 Agriculture ITO qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and are currently under review.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with strands in Grower Unit, Indoor Operation, and Outdoor Operation [Ref: 0097]

19043, 19044, 19056, 19057, 19059

National Certificate in Fencing (Introduction to Fencing) [Ref: 0291]

19043, 19044, 19053, 19056

National Certificate in Fencing with strands in Non-Electric Fencing and Electric Fencing [Ref: 0324]

19052, 19058

National Certificate in Pork Production (Core Skills) [Ref: 0964]

31, 19043, 19044, 19049

National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Artificial Insemination) with strands in Site Technician, and Industry Technician [Ref: 0967]

19088

 

National Certificate Agriculture (Level 2) [Ref: 0984]

19043, 19044, 19050, 19053, 19056, 19057

National Certificate in Farming Skills (Farm Safety) (Level 2) [Ref: 0963]

18198, 18199, 19043, 19044, 19049, 19052, 19053, 19054, 19055, 19056, 19057, 19058, 19059, 19060

National Certificate Agriculture (Level 3) [Ref: 0985] with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming

18192, 18196, 18198, 18199, 19047, 19049, 19088, 19142, 19143, 19144

National Certificate Agriculture (Level 4) [Ref: 0986] with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming

18199, 19063, 19142, 19144

National Certificate in Apiculture (Level 2) [Ref: 1036]

19046

National Certificate in Pest Management with strands in Avian Pest Control, Mustelid Pest Control, Possum Pest Control, Rabbit Pest Control, and Rodent Pest Control [Ref: 1138]

19053, 19054, 19055, 19056, 19057, 19058, 19059, 19060

National Certificate in Poultry Husbandry (Level 3) with strands in Egg Production, Poultry Hatchery, and Poultry Meat Production [Ref: 1177]

19043, 19044

National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 1188]

19063

National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Herd Testing) (Level 3) [Ref: 1214]

18192, 18193, 18196

National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring – Field Operative) (Level 3) [Ref: 1224]

19054, 19057, 19058, 19059, 19060

National Certificate in Rural Servicing (Level 3) [Ref: 1254]

18192, 18196, 19142, 19144

 

The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting bodies (SSBs) were advised that they required revision.

 

Qualification title

Standard

SSB Name

National Certificate in Forest Health Surveillance (Level 5) [Ref: 0909]

19058

Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC)

National Certificate in Agriculture Contracting with strands in Crop Production, Land Drainage, Land Development, Hedge Trimming, Harvesting, Mowing, and Zero Tillage [Ref: 0230]

19043, 19044

Infra Train New Zealand

National Certificate in Conservation (Trainee Ranger) (Level 3) [Ref: 0642]

19056, 19057, 19058, 19059, 19060

Learning State (trading name for the Public Sector Training Organisation)

National Certificate in Amenity Turf Maintenance (Level 3) [Ref: 1078]

19043, 19044, 19049, 19050, 19052

New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation

National Certificate in Equine (Racecourse Maintenance) (Level 3) [Ref: 0367]

19043, 19044

NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation Incorporated

National Certificate in Equine (Thoroughbred Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070]

19043, 19056

National Certificate in Sports Turf Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0203]

19043, 19044

Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation

National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Ground Spreading) [Ref: 1018]

19048

Tranzqual ITO

National Certificate in Driving (Education and Assessment) with strands in Light Motor Vehicle, Heavy Motor Vehicle, On-road Motorcycle, Off-road Motorcycle, Quad Vehicle, Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicle, and Driver Educator [Ref: 0793]

19054, 19058

 

Review Categories and change to classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

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

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield         Agriculture

Domain          Agricultural Resource Maintenance

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

31

Lay and maintain agricultural and/or horticultural water supply

Connect up, and perform repairs and maintenance on an on-farm water supply system

2

2

B

 

Domain          Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19043

 

19049

 

24552

Check and drive a basic wheel tractor on flat terrain

Drive a wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain

Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain

2

 

2

2

 

3

 

5

C

19044

Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use

2

4

2

B

19046

Service and repair agricultural and/or horticultural machinery

Service and repair agricultural machinery

2

3

4

6

B

19047

Describe the working principles, maintenance, and servicing of petrol and diesel engines

2

2

B

19048

Apply fertilisers using tractor, or ATV mounted, or trailed equipment

Apply fertilisers using tractor or All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with mounted or trailed equipment

3

4

 

6

B

19050

Drive a wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain under supervision

1

2

D

19051

Drive a crawler tractor with an attached implement on undulating terrain

3

4

6

B

19052

24536

 

24537

Drive a wheel tractor on undulating terrain

Drive a 2 wheel drive tractor with an attached implement on undulating terrain

Drive a 4 wheel drive tractor with an attached implement on undulating terrain

3

3

 

3

3

3

 

3

C

19053

Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain

2

4

3

B

19054

Ride a motorcycle on undulating terrain

3

2

4

B

19055

Ride a motorcycle with either trailed or mounted equipment on flat terrain

Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment on flat terrain

3

2

B

19056

 

24553

 

24554

Ride a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)/All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain

Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) on flat terrain

Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain

2

 

2

 

2

4

 

3

 

4

C

19057

 

24555

 

24556

 

24557

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle and an SPV/ATV

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU)

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

4

 

3

 

3

 

3

C

19058

 

24558

 

24559

Ride a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)/All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on undulating terrain

Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) on undulating terrain

Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on undulating terrain

3

 

3

 

3

3

 

5

 

6

C

19059

 

24560

 

24561

Ride a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)/All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with trailed equipment

Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) with trailed equipment

Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with trailed equipment

3

 

3

 

3

2

 

3

 

2

C

19060

 

24562

 

24563

Ride a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)/All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with mounted equipment or a load

Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) with mounted equipment or a load

Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with mounted equipment or a load

3

 

3

 

3

2

 

3

 

4

C

19061

Cultivate with tractor drawn implements

3

4

B

19062

Cultivate with a tractor with more than one implement

4

5

B

19063

Describe tractor features, driving skills, and cultivation patterns that maximise tractor efficiency

Describe methods to maximise tractor efficiency during cultivation

4

3

 

4

B

19064

Prepare to plough, and plough a paddock

4

5

B

24538

Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics of tractors and implements, and 2WD and 4WD vehicles

3

4

New

24539

Maintain and use a power take off (PTO) implement attached to a tractor

3

4

New

24540

Maintain and use a petrol powered brushcutter

2

2

New

 

Domain          Dairy Farming

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

18191

Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle, associated with milking

2

3

B

18192

Demonstrate knowledge of how cows milk

Demonstrate knowledge of how cows produce milk

2

2

B

18193

Demonstrate knowledge of farm dairy design, layout, and hazards

2

2

B

18194

Prepare for milking, and milk cows, under close supervision

1

4

B

18196

 

24550

Describe the operation and maintenance of farm dairy equipment

Describe the operation of farm dairy equipment and perform calculations relevant to the farm dairy

3

 

 

6

 

 

C

18198

 

 

24546

24547

Move and handle dairy cattle for milking and mating, and restrain for treatment of health problems

Identify and record cows on heat

Prepare equipment and treatments, restrain and treat dairy cattle, and perform drench calculations

3

 

 

3

 

3

8

 

 

4

 

6

C

18199

Identify and treat milking problems in dairy cattle

3

4

7

B

19088

24548

24549

Assist with milking

Assist with milking

Isolate milk unsuitable for collection, and clean the milking plant, vats or silos, dairy, and yards

2

2

3

6

8

6

C

24551

Handle heifers and cows in the farm dairy following calving

3

4

New

 

Domain          General Agriculture

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

576

Demonstrate knowledge of a specific landbased primary industry

3

4

B

19136

Demonstrate the social requirements for daily living in the rural industry

1

2

B

19137

Describe the opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of rural employment

1

1

2

B

19138

Monitor and interpret weather information

2

4

B

19139

Gather and record information from a rain gauge, thermometer, and barometer

Gather and record information from a rain gauge, thermometer, and barometer; or weather station

1

1

B

19140

Demonstrate knowledge of water use and quality, and related land use issues in primary production

3

5

B

19141

Demonstrate knowledge of land management in primary production

4

5

B

19142

Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, take and interpret a soil test

Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, and soil testing

3

4

 

6

B

19143

Perform calculations for primary production situations

3

2

3

B

19144

 

24542

 

24543

 

 

24544

 

Demonstrate knowledge of the properties and modification of soils in primary production

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of an agriculture system on soils

Demonstrate knowledge of the formation, and factors which influence properties, of soils on-farm

Analyse soil health status, and determine on-farm strategies for improvement

3

 

2

 

3

 

4

6

 

3

 

5

 

5

C

19145

Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agriculture workers

2

4

B

19372

Describe the environmental implications of spreading fertiliser and associated activities

3

2

B

24545

Plan cultivation for a crop or pasture, and monitor the results of cultivation

4

7

New