Field Community and Social Services
Review of Parks and Recreation and Ecological Management unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Community Recreation |
Parks and Recreation |
20425, 20426, 20428, 20429, 20838 |
Environment |
Ecological Management |
20427, 20668 |
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published December 2010
Planned review date December 2014
Summary
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited, and the New Zealand Recreation Association which represents Parks and Recreation employers outside of the Department of Conservation, reviewed the unit standards listed above as part of a planned review prior to the development of new resources for park rangers. Consultation was conducted with local government, regional councils, and the Department of Conservation.
The review resulted in an increase in the levels of two unit standards to better reflect the candidates' level of responsibility when meeting the outcomes of the unit standards. In addition, the evidence requirements were updated to improve assessability.
Main changes
· The level of unit standard 20429 increased from 3 to 4.
· The level of unit standard 20838 increased from 2 to 3.
· The credit value of unit standard 20838 increased from 6 to 10.
· The credit value of unit standard 20427 decreased from 2 to 1.
· The titles of unit standards 20427 and 20668 were updated.
· The Parks and Recreation standards have been reclassified in the Parks and Reserves domain in the Recreation and Sport subfield.
Impact on existing accreditations
Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
Nature of accreditation |
Classification |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Subfield |
Community Recreation |
Any |
Subfield |
Recreation and Sport |
Same |
Community Recreation |
2 |
Standard |
20838 |
3 | |
Community Recreation |
3 |
Standard |
20429 |
4 |
Impact on registered qualifications
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 qualifications are impacted by the outcomes of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2011. The unit standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
Qualification Titles |
ID |
National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) [Ref:1190] |
20427, 20668 |
National Certificate in Parks and Recreation (Park Ranger) (Level 3) [Ref: 1475] |
20427, 20668, 20838 |
The following qualification developed by Learning State Ltd is affected by the outcomes of this review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification requires revision.
Qualification Title |
ID and Classification |
National Certificate in Conservation (Level 4) [Ref: 0797] |
20838, Parks and Recreation |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
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 |
All changes are in bold.
Community and Social Services > Community Recreation > Parks and Recreation
Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Parks and Reserves
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
20425 |
Demonstrate knowledge of park management legislation |
3 |
3 |
B |
20426 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the history, development, and cultural significance of a park area |
3 |
4 |
B |
20428 |
Plan, conduct and evaluate park promotional activities |
4 |
8 |
B |
20429 |
Conduct an inspection of park infrastructure |
3 4 |
4 |
B |
20838 |
Demonstrate basic construction skills in a park area |
2 3 |
6 10 |
B |
Science > Environment > Ecological Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
20427 |
Demonstrate a basic ecological understanding of plant species in a park area Demonstrate a basic ecological understanding of plant species in a specified park area |
2 |
2
1 |
B |
20668 |
Demonstrate a basic ecological understanding of animal species in a park area Demonstrate a basic ecological understanding of animal species in a specified park area |
2 |
1 |
B |