Field           Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

 

Review of Agriculture and Primary Sector unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Agriculture

Cattle Farming

26417

Farming Skills

19106, 19110, 19115, 24629

Fencing

561, 24822, 24834

Sheep Farming

19152, 24643

Primary Sector

Plant Pest, Weed, and Disease Control

27216

 

The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               September 2019

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2024

 

Summary

 

As a result of the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) with optional strand in Self-Management and Employability Skills [Ref: 2218-2], and the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) with optional strands in Specialist Equipment, and Infrastructure [Ref: 2215-2] Primary ITO has reviewed unit standards to better reflect the qualification outcome requirements.

 

Consultation was carried out in late September 2018 where providers with consent to assess had the opportunity to give feedback via an online survey.  This feedback was addressed where appropriate.

 

In addition to this submission, a new unit standard was developed within the Animal Care domain to meet the training requirements for people who assist with a marine mammal stranding.  

 

Main changes

 

·      11 unit standards were reviewed to reflect current industry requirements.

·      Two new unit standards were developed relating to health and safety, and personal wellbeing in the primary industry at Level 3.

·      One new unit standard was developed to meet the training requirements relating to assisting with a marine mammal stranding.

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2020

 

Detailed list of unit standards – 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

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

26417

Assist with handling cattle in yards

2

2

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19106

Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed

2

4

B

19110

Work a farm dog and maintain its health and welfare

2

5

10

B

19115

Handle and move livestock

3

6

B

24629

Feed livestock with supplementary feed as directed

2

2

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Fencing

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

561

Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences

2

2

B

24822

Install wooden battens for fencing

2

4

B

24834

Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences

2

5

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Sheep Farming

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19152

Assist with the preparation and handling of lambs for docking

2

2

B

24643

Assist with easy care lambing

2

5

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Animal Care and Handling > Animal Care

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

31925

Demonstrate knowledge of marine mammal stranding and respond to stranded marine mammal situations

3

5

New

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Primary Sector > Plant Pest, Weed, and Disease Control

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

27216

Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals using motorised equipment

2

4

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Primary Sector > Primary Sector Core Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

31832

Manage personal wellbeing when carrying out primary industry operational activities

3

5

New

31833

Identify and assist with the management of workplace risks in a primary industry operation

3

10

New