FIELD                 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

 

Review of Seafood and Seafood Māori unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Seafood

Seafood Generic

20309, 20935

Seafood Māori

Kaupapa Mātaitai

20328, 20911, 20914, 20915

 

Kaupapa Tangaroa

20329, 20912, 20913

 

The Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          January 2009

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

These unit standards were reviewed by the Seafood Māori Advisory group who met in May 2008.  As a result of the review and to ensure accuracy, changes were made to the unit standards.  The final versions of the unit standards were endorsed by the Advisory Group and confirmed as meeting industry needs, being fit for purpose, and allowing for consistent assessment and moderation.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·           Special notes were updated for accuracy.

·           The purpose statements, range statements, elements and performance criteria were updated for consistency with the outcomes of the unit standards.

·           The level for unit standard 20913 was lowered from 5 to 3 for consistency with the level and skills of unit standard 20912.

·           The title for unit standard 20912 was updated for consistency.

·           The credit level for unit standard 20309 was lowered from 5 to 2 for consistency with the outcome of the unit standard.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

None.

 

Review Categories and changes 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         Seafood

Domain          Seafood Generic

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

20309

Demonstrate knowledge of Māori terminology and protocols relevant to a marine or fresh water activity

Describe Māori terminology and concepts relevant to a marine or fresh water activity

2

5

2

B

20935

Describe the Quota Management System in New Zealand

2

5

B

 

Subfield         Seafood Māori

Domain          Kaupapa Mātaitai

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

20328

Explain customary fishing rights and the impact of legislation

4

5

B

20911

Explain the authorisation procedures associated with the harvest of a customary catch

4

15

B

20914

Describe the rights and responsibilities of personnel associated with a customary catch

3

5

B

20915

Explain and develop policies for the harvest and use of a customary catch for Māori organisations

4

10

B

 

Domain          Kaupapa Tangaroa

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

20329

Explain and apply customary management tools and practices used for sustainable fishing

4

10

B

20912

Harvest a customary catch and describe post-harvest according to tikanga and legislation

Harvest a customary catch and describe post-harvest requirements according to tikanga and legislation

3

10

B

20913

Harvest a customary catch and explain post-harvest requirements as a commercial operator

5

3

15

B