Field           Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

 

Review of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Agriculture

Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

19044, 19053, 19054, 19055, 19061, 19062, 19063, 24539, 24552, 24553, 24555, 24556, 24558, 24560, 24562, 27604, 27608

 

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

 

Date new versions published                                                               October 2019

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2024

 

Summary

 

As a result of the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) with optional strand in Specialist Equipment and Infrastructure [Ref: 2215-2] Qualification process, Primary ITO has reviewed these unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the outcomes listed in new qualifications.

 

A consultation was held 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.

 

Main changes

·      17 unit standards were reviewed.

·      Unit standards were updated into the current NZQA unit standard template.

·      Amendments were made to ensure unit standards remained fit for purpose and reflected industry standards.

·      A new Hydraulic ladder unit standard was developed to meet industry requirements for fruit harvesting.

 

The last date for assessment for previous versions of category B unit standards is December 2021

 

Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess

 

Current consent for

Consent extended to

Nature of consent

Classification or ID

Level

Nature of consent

Classification or ID

Level

Standard

24552

2

Standard

31913, 31914

2

 

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 > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

19044

Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use

2

3

B

19053

Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain

Operate a motorcycle on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision

2

3

B

19054

Ride a motorcycle on hilly terrain

Operate a motorcycle on rolling terrain under limited supervision

3

3

B

19055

Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment or a load

Operate a motorcycle with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision

3

3

B

19061

Cultivate with individual tractor-drawn implements

3

4

B

19062

Cultivate with a combination of tractor-drawn implements

4

5

B

19063

Demonstrate knowledge of methods to maximise tractor efficiency during cultivation

4

4

B

24539

Maintain and use a power take off (PTO) driven implement attached to a tractor

Maintain and use a power take off (PTO) driven implement attached to a tractor under limited supervision

3

4

B

24552

 

31913

 

31914

Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain

Operate a basic tractor on flat terrain under close supervision

Attach and detach a power take off driven 3 point linkage mounted implement to a basic tractor under close supervision

2

 

2

 

2

5

 

3

 

2

C

24553

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain

Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision

2

4

B

24555

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle

2

3

B

24556

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a light utility vehicle (LUV)

2

3

B

24558

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) on hilly terrain

Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on rolling terrain under limited supervision

3

4

B

24560

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) with trailed equipment

Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) with trailed equipment under limited supervision

3

3

B

24562

Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) with mounted equipment or a load

Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision

3

3

B

27604

Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain

Operate a tractor with an attached implement on rolling terrain under limited supervision

3

4

B

27608

Drive a basic wheel tractor on flat terrain under close supervision

Demonstrate basic wheel tractor driving on flat ground under close supervision

1

3

B

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture > Fruit Production

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

31927

Prepare and operate a hydraulic ladder for fruit harvesting

3

10

New