FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Equine qualifications
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National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Stable Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215] National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Sporthorse Stable Attendant, Harness Racing, Sporthorse Competitor, Jockey, and Advanced Track Rider [Ref: 0216] National Certificate in Equine (Farriery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0217] National Diploma in Equine (Farriery) (Level 5) [Ref: 0218] National Certificate in Equine (Stable Procedures) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing Stable Assistant, Sporthorse Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Racing Stable Assistant, and Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider [Ref: 0654] National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070] National Certificate in Equine (Basic Farriery) (Level 3) [Ref: 1091] National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1542] National Certificate in Equine (Preliminary Coaching) (Level 3) [Ref: 1603] National Certificate in Equine (RDA Assistant Coach) (Level 3) [Ref: 1605] National Certificate in Equine (Coaching) (Level 4) with strands in Dressage, Showjumping, and Eventing [Ref: 1604] National Certificate in Equine (RDA Coach) (Level 5)[Ref: 1606] National Certificate in Equine (Stable Management) with strands in Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, and Breeding [Ref: 1541] National Certificate in Racing Operations (Level 3) with strands in Raceday Control, and TAB Retail [Ref: 1663] |
The Primary Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Replacement and new qualifications
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New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2375] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3) with strands inHarness Racing Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Raceday Strapper, Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider, and Sporthorse Stable Assistant [Ref: 2376] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) [Ref: 2377] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Racing (Level 4) with strands in Thoroughbred Racing Jockey, Harness Driver/Trainer, and Harness Racing Driver [Ref: 2374] New Zealand Diploma in Equine Management (Level 5) with strands in Broodmare Manager, Yearling Manager, Stallion Manager, and Racing Stable Foreman [Ref: 2380] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Breeding (Stud Groom) (Level 3) [Ref: 2370] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Breeding (Senior Stud Groom) (Level 4) [Ref: 2371] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Coaching (Level 3) [Ref: 2372] New Zealand Certificate in Equine Coaching (Level 4) with strands in Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping [Ref: 2373] New Zealand Certificate in Therapeutic Riding (Level 3) [Ref: 2378] New Zealand Certificate in Therapeutic Riding (Level 4) [Ref: 2379] |
Date new versions published October 2014
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2019.
Summary of review and consultation process
The review occurred as a result of the mandatory review of Agriculture sector qualifications, part of the Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ). The mandatory review involved extensive consultation with stakeholders working in and with the industry. Consultation included meetings to discuss the need to review the qualifications, and subsequent meetings considered the proposed content of the new qualifications.
Industry confirmed the on-going need for a suite of qualifications in this area that would recognise graduate capabilities and provide an education pathway for trainees, and identified that some qualifications were no longer required.
The existing National qualifications have been replaced by New Zealand qualifications, as detailed below.
Main changes resulting from the review
National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Stable Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2375]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
This qualification contains expired standards that have been replaced. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expired standards – see table below.
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Credit for |
Exempt from |
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90853 |
8811, 90060 |
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90857 |
90058 |
National Certificate in Equine (Stable Procedures) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing Stable Assistant, Sporthorse Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Racing Stable Assistant, and Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider [Ref: 0654]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3) with strands inHarness Racing Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Raceday Strapper, Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider, and Sporthorse Stable Assistant [Ref: 2376]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Sporthorse Stable Attendant, Harness Racing, Sporthorse Competitor, Jockey, and Advanced Track Rider [Ref: 0216]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) [Ref: 2377]
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Racing (Level 4) with strands in Thoroughbred Racing Jockey, Harness Driver/Trainer, and Harness Racing Driver [Ref: 2374]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Stable Management) with strands in Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, and Breeding [Ref: 1541]
replaced by
New Zealand Diploma in Equine Management (Level 5) with strands in Broodmare Manager, Yearling Manager, Stallion Manager, and Racing Stable Foreman [Ref: 2380]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1542]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Breeding (Stud Groom) (Level 3) [Ref: 2370]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Breeding (Senior Stud Groom) (Level 4) [Ref: 2371]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Preliminary Coaching) (Level 3) [Ref: 1603]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Coaching (Level 3) [Ref: 2372]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Coaching) (Level 4) with strands in Dressage, Showjumping, and Eventing [Ref: 1604]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Coaching (Level 4) with strands in Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping [Ref: 2373]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (RDA Assistant Coach) (Level 3) [Ref: 1605]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Therapeutic Riding (Level 3) [Ref: 2378]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (RDA Coach) (Level 5) [Ref: 1606]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Therapeutic Riding (Level 4) [Ref: 2379]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Equine (Farriery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0217]
National Diploma in Equine (Farriery) (Level 5) [Ref: 0218]
National Certificate in Equine (Basic Farriery) (Level 3) [Ref: 1091]
National Certificate in Racing Operations (Level 3) with strands in Raceday Control, and TAB Retail [Ref: 1663]
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Review category |
D |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The last date for entry into programmes leading towards the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2016, from which point no new enrolments will be accepted.
People currently working towards one of the replaced qualifications must complete the requirements by 31 December 2019, at which point the qualifications will be designated discontinued.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Primary ITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone 04 801 9616
Facsimile 04 801 9626
Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz
Website http://www.primaryito.ac.nz/
Key to Qualification Review Categories
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Category A The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement |
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No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification | |
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No transition arrangements are required | |
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Category B The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to title, rules or components |
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The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version | |
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The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence | |
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Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version | |
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Category C A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID |
Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level |
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The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification | |
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Transition arrangements are required | |
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Transition may be limited to phase-out dates | |
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Category D Qualification will expire. There is no replacement qualification |
Qualification is no longer required by industry |
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The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set |