Field Community and Social Services
Revision and rollover, and Review of Outdoor Recreation unit standards
Revision and rollover of Outdoor Recreation unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Outdoor Recreation |
Outdoor Management |
20144, 20145, 20148, 22781 |
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited has revised and rolled over the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published August 2010
The next unit standard review is planned to take place during 2012.
Reason for the revision
This unit standard revision and rollover was the result of the review of the outdoor recreation unit standards. Consequently, unit standards listed above were revised, with minor edits, to reflect changes to legislation and web links, and were transferred to AMAP 0099.
Review Outdoor Recreation unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Outdoor Recreation |
Canoeing - Kayaking |
14223 |
Outdoor First Aid |
424 | |
Outdoor Management |
451, 20142, 20143, 20146, 20147, 22781 | |
Weather Interpretation in the Outdoors |
20159-20161 |
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published August 2010
Planned review date December 2015
Summary of review and consultation process
In 2007, the NZ Outdoor Leader Standards & Qualifications Alignment Project Advisory Group recommended a review of qualifications within the outdoor sector to rationalise overlaps, create a clear qualification pathway, and address identified gaps. A copy of the OLQAP Phase II Project Report is available from the Outdoors New Zealand website under current projects. The unit standards listed above have been amended in response to these recommendations. This review has focused on unit standards in a new entry‑level qualification under development to meet an identified gap.
Discipline-specific review panels with representatives from key peak organisations were established and meetings convened. Initial discussion centred on clarifying the standard required to meet the identified skills gap. Decisions were made on which existing unit standards were appropriate for the new qualification. These were reviewed for fitness for purpose and new unit standards were developed to capture discipline-specific technical skills.
Draft unit standards were circulated for internal and external feedback. External feedback was provided by the Mountain Safety Council, NZ Outdoor Instructors Association, Outdoors New Zealand, Education Outdoors New Zealand, schools, tertiary training providers, assessors, employers and other Industry Training Organisations. Suggestions arising from this consultation were incorporated where valid.
Final drafts were placed on the website for wider consultation with all stakeholders. Feedback received was incorporated where valid prior to submission to NZQA.
Main changes resulting from the review
· All unit standards listed above were transferred to AMAP 0099.
· The content of standard 424 was changed from the provision of emergency care to the management of an emergency situation.
· The titles of standards 424, 451, 20143, 20146, 20159, 20160 and 20161 were changed.
· Standard 20147 was designated expiring and not replaced.
· Standard 14223 was replaced by standards 26237 and 26239.
· Standard 20142 was replaced by 26391.
· The credits for standard 20143 increased from 3 to 7, and the level increased from 3 to 4.
· The credits for standard 20146 increased from 3 to 5.
· The credits for standard 20159 increased from 1 to 2.
· 11 new unit standards were developed.
· Technical components of unit standards 20159, 20160, and 20161 were amended to an increased emphasis on application in the outdoors.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2012
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 |
Outdoor Recreation |
3 |
Standard |
20143 |
4 |
Domain |
Outdoor Management |
3 |
Standard |
20143 |
4 |
Standard |
14223 |
5 |
Standard |
26237 |
3 |
26239 |
4 | ||||
20142 |
4 |
Standard |
26391 |
3 | |
20143 |
3 |
Standard |
20143 |
4 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
These unit standards have been transferred from AMAP 0102 to AMAP 0099.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards are tabled below.
Key to type of impact | |
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 Skills Active Aotearoa Limited qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2011. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
1192 |
National Certificate in Caving (SRT Cave Guiding Instruction) (Level 4) |
424, 451, 20142, 20143, 20146, 20147 |
0937 |
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 3) |
14223 |
0449 |
National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Group Leadership) (Level 3) |
424, 20142, 20143, 20146, 20147, 20159, 20160 |
0733 |
National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) with strands in Adventure Based Learning, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Single Pitch Rock Climbing, and Tramping |
451, 14223, 20161 |
1475 |
National Certificate in Parks and Recreation (Park Ranger) (Level 3) |
424, 451, 20159, 20160 |
1217 |
National Certificate in Snowsport (Advanced Lift Operation) |
20159, 20160 |
0439 |
National Certificate in Snowsport with strands in Aerial Lift Operation, Road and Carpark Services, and Surface Lift Operation |
20159 |
0492 |
National Certificate in Snowsport (Level 3) with strands in Patrol, and Courtesy Patrol |
20159, 20160 |
The following Skills Active Aotearoa Limited qualifications are not materially affected by the changes. They will be updated when they are next reviewed.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
1191 |
National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) (Level 5) |
451 |
0848 |
National Certificate in Snowsport with strands in Snowgrooming, and Snowmaking |
424, 20160, 20161 |
0443 |
National Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol) (Level 4) |
424, 20161 |
The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that are impacted by the outcome of this review. The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
SSB Name |
1138 |
National Certificate in Pest Management with strands in Avian Pest Control, Mustelid Pest Control, Possum Pest Control, Rabbit Pest Control, and Rodent Pest Control |
424, 20159, 20160 |
Agriculture Industry Training Organisation |
1224 |
National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring - Field Operative) (Level 3) |
424, 20159 | |
1099 |
National Certificate in Adventure Tourism (Level 4) |
424 |
Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation |
0844 |
National Certificate in Horse Trek Guiding (Level 3) with an optional strand in Multiday Horse Trek Guiding |
424, 451, 20146, 20159, 20160, 20161 | |
1374 |
National Certificate in Cadet Forces (Foundation Skills) (Level 2) |
424, 20146, 20159 |
Learning State (trading name of the Public Sector Training Organisation) |
0642 |
National Certificate in Conservation (Trainee Ranger) (Level 3) |
424, 20159 | |
0797 |
National Certificate in Conservation (Level 4) |
424, 20159, 20160 | |
0907 |
National Certificate in Supervision of Youth Development Programmes (Conservation Corps and Youth Service Corps) |
424, 451, 14223 |
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 | |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Canoeing - Kayaking
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
14223
26237 26239 |
Instruct kayaking on sheltered or slow-moving water Demonstrate kayaking knowledge and skills Lead a kayaking experience in a flat or sheltered water environment for a group |
5
3 4 |
26
5 12 |
C |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Mountain Biking
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
26246 |
Demonstrate mountain biking knowledge and skills |
3 |
5 |
New |
26248 |
Lead a mountain biking experience for a group |
4 |
12 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor First Aid
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
424 |
Respond to an emergency care situation for an outdoor activity Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity |
3 |
5 |
B |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Management
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
451 |
Manage risk for an outdoor activity Manage risk for an outdoor recreation activity |
5 |
4 |
B |
20142 26391 |
Assist with leadership of an outdoor activity Lead an outdoor recreation activity for a group |
4 3 |
3 4 |
C |
20143 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of theories associated with instructing and guiding in the outdoors Demonstrate knowledge of leadership for outdoor recreation |
3
4 |
3
7 |
B |
20146 |
Demonstrate basic risk management for outdoor recreation Apply concepts of basic risk management as an outdoor recreation leader |
3
3 |
3
5 |
B |
20147 |
Demonstrate communication skills required for the outdoors |
3 |
3 |
D |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Rock Climbing
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
26240 |
Demonstrate single-pitch top-rope rock climbing knowledge and skills |
3 |
5 |
New |
26242 |
Lead a single-pitch top-rope rock climbing experience for a group |
4 |
12 |
New |
26243 |
Demonstrate abseiling knowledge and skills |
3 |
5 |
New |
26245 |
Lead an abseil experience for a group |
4 |
12 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Tramping
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
26249 |
Demonstrate bush-walking knowledge and skills |
3 |
5 |
New |
26251 |
Lead a bush-walking experience for a group |
4 |
12 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Weather Interpretation in the Outdoors
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
20159 |
Access and compare weather information for outdoor recreation Gather and apply weather information to an outdoor recreation activity |
2
2 |
1
2 |
B |
20160 |
Demonstrate knowledge of weather processes and their effects on outdoor recreation in New Zealand Demonstrate knowledge of weather processes and their effects in New Zealand |
3 |
2 |
B |
20161 |
Analyse weather information and predict weather conditions for the outdoors Apply knowledge of weather to analyse and forecast conditions for an outdoor recreation activity |
4 |
3 |
B |