Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Equine |
Racetrack Maintenance |
1614, 1615 |
|
Sports Turf |
Sports Turf Construction and Drainage |
1155, 1156, 1164, 4277, 4278, 4280, 17955, 21451 |
|
Sports Turf Management |
1150-1154, 1157, 1161, 1163, 1166, 1170, 1171, 1172, 4270, 4272, 4281, 17211, 17212, 20531, 20533, 21446, 21447, 21622, 23562, 23563, 25111, 25112 |
|
|
Sports Turf Weeds and Pests |
1158-1160, 1167-1169, 20530, 21449, 21450 |
The Primary Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published January 2018
Planned review date December 2022
Summary
As a result of the Targeted Review of Qualifications process, Primary ITO has reviewed a number of unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the outcomes listed in new qualifications. Primary ITO has also developed a number of new unit standards to meet industry need and reflect the outcomes listed in the new qualifications.
There are two Tertiary Education Organisations with consent to assess to Level 7, and three organisations with consent to assess reviewed unit standards. They have had the opportunity to review the relevant unit standards and offer feedback, along with industry stakeholders. This consultation was carried out by email in July 2017. All feedback was actioned where appropriate.
Main changes
· 45 unit standards were reviewed.
· Three standards had no major change.
· Six unit standards were replaced by new unit standards.
· Seven unit standards, (1158, 1159, 1160, 1167, 1168, 1169 and 20530) were reinstated from expiring as there are no similar replacement unit standards that meet the requirements of the graduate outcomes in related qualifications.
· Three new unit standards were developed to meet the qualification graduate outcomes.
· Two unit standards were expired without replacement.
Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2019
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B standards is December 2019
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
|
Field |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
2 |
Standard |
1151 |
4 |
|
Standard |
1152 |
3 |
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|
Standard |
1161 |
3 |
Standard |
30767 |
3 |
Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)
Unit standards 1614 and 1615 will transfer from CMR 0018 to CMR 0037.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category |
|
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Racetrack Maintenance
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1614 |
Maintain sand and plough equine racetrack surfaces |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
1615 |
Prepare and maintain the race club facility, before, during and after a race meeting |
3 |
5 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Primary Sector > Primary Sector Resources Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
30594 |
Use information technology to inform primary industry management decisions |
4 |
7 |
New |
|
30595 |
Select and implement information technology for primary industry management |
5 |
5 |
New |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Construction and Drainage
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1155 |
Survey a sports turf area |
3 4 |
5 |
B |
|
1156 |
Drain a sports turf area Demonstrate understanding of, and install, drainage in a sports turf area |
3 4 |
5 |
B |
|
1164 |
Establish a sports turf surface |
3 4 |
10 |
B |
|
4277 |
Investigate sources of irrigation water and its management in a sports turf environment |
6 |
10 |
B |
|
4278 |
Research and design a sports turf drainage system |
7 |
15 |
B |
|
17955 |
Demonstrate knowledge of methods of upgrading sports turf root zones Demonstrate understanding of methods of upgrading sports turf root zones |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
21451 |
Research and evaluate design requirements for sports turf irrigation systems |
6 |
15 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Construction and Drainage
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
4280
30590 |
Prepare contract documentation for sports turf work Apply contract and procurement management to a sports turf project |
6
6 |
15
20 |
C |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1150 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organisation of the New Zealand sports turf industry Demonstrate understanding of the structure and organisation of the New Zealand sports turf industry |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
1151 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of sports turf surfaces Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics and requirements of sports turf surfaces |
2
4 |
10 |
B |
|
1152 |
Demonstrate knowledge of turf botany Demonstrate understanding of turf botany |
2 3 |
5 |
B |
|
1153 |
Use sports turf machinery and equipment Select, set up, and operate specialist sports turf machinery and equipment |
3 4 |
10 |
B |
|
1154 |
Demonstrate knowledge of trees and shrubs used for turf areas Demonstrate understanding of trees and shrubs used for turf areas |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
1157 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sports turf soil water management Demonstrate understanding of sports turf soil water management |
3 |
6
5 |
B |
|
1161
30767 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the mowing of turf areas Demonstrate understanding of turf species response to mowing and mowing equipment, and mow sports turf areas |
3
3 |
4
5 |
C |
|
1163 |
Fertilise a sports turf area Calculate fertiliser requirements, and apply fertiliser to a sports turf area |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
1166 30591
30592 |
Irrigate sports turf areas Demonstrate understanding of, and operate, adjust, and maintain, a sports turf irrigation system Demonstrate understanding of the principles of sports turf irrigation system design and installation |
4 3
4 |
10 8
2 |
C |
|
1170 |
Compare maintenance requirements for major sports turf surfaces, and maintain a sports turf surface |
4 |
25 20 |
B |
|
1171 |
Supervise staff working on sports turf facilities |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
1172 |
Prepare and present a budget for turf operations |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
4270 30589 |
Performance test a sports turf surface Benchmark a sports turf surface, and develop, implement and monitor a turf management plan |
6 5 |
10 15 |
C |
|
4272
30588 |
Appraise machinery requirements for a sports turf organisation and present a purchase proposal Appraise sports turf enterprise fixed asset needs and identify and select solutions |
6
5 |
10
15 |
C |
|
4281
31072 |
Research a project of significance to the sports turf industry Research and report on a sports turf management initiative |
7
6 |
20
20 |
C |
|
17211 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the maintenance of cricket blocks Demonstrate understanding of the maintenance of cricket blocks |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
17212 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the maintenance of a bowling green Demonstrate understanding of the maintenance of a bowling green |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
20531 |
Use amenity turf maintenance tools and small equipment Use and care for amenity turf maintenance tools and small equipment |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
20533 |
Mow turf areas Select and prepare specialist mower types, mow turf areas, and complete post-mowing requirements |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
21446 |
Prepare a feasibility study for a sports turf development or redevelopment Prepare a feasibility study and report for a sports turf development or redevelopment |
6 |
10
25 |
B |
|
21447 |
Prepare a sports turf facility to host a major event, and complete a post-event evaluation |
6 |
20 |
B |
|
21622 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the maintenance of a sportsfield |
3 |
5 |
A |
|
23562 |
Prepare a cricket pitch for play, and carry out post-match cricket pitch repairs |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
23563 |
Renovate a cricket block |
4 |
8 |
A |
|
25111 |
Demonstrate understanding of nutrients and fertilisers for turf |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
25112 |
Assess soil, and plan a fertiliser programme for turf use |
4 |
8 10 |
B |
|
30593 |
Develop and manage a plan for a sports turf enterprise |
5 |
20 |
New |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Weeds and Pests
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1158 |
Identify and monitor common turf pests |
3 |
5 |
B* |
|
1159 |
Identify common turf weeds |
3 |
5 |
B* |
|
1160 |
Identify common turf diseases and disorders |
3 |
5 |
B* |
|
1167 |
Control common turf pests Control common turf pests on a sports turf site |
4 |
7 |
B* |
|
1168 |
Control common turf weeds Control common turf weeds on a sports turf site |
4 |
7 |
B* |
|
1169 |
Control common turf diseases Control common turf diseases on a sports turf site |
4 |
7 |
B* |
|
20530 |
Demonstrate knowledge of weeds, pests, diseases, and disorders of amenity turf areas Demonstrate understanding of weeds, pests, diseases, and disorders of amenity turf areas |
3 |
10 |
B* |
|
21450 |
Design and implement a weed control programme for a sports turf surface |
6 5 |
15 8 |
B* |
*Standards were reinstated.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Weeds and Pests
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Sports Turf > Sports Turf Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
21449 |
Design pest and disease control programmes for sports turf surfaces |
6 5 |
15 8 |
B |