Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Equine unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Equine |
Equine Care |
1623, 1648, 1656, 6623, 19459, 19460, 25441 |
|
Equine Health |
19949 |
|
|
Equine Industry |
23973 |
|
|
Equine Training |
1660, 19945, 23645 |
|
|
Equitation |
1618, 1619, 26499 |
|
|
Saddlery |
6579 |
The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published June 2020
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
As a result of the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2375-2], Primary ITO has reviewed above unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the updated qualification graduate outcomes.
Industry consultation was undertaken, and amendments were made to ensure unit standard content remained fit for purpose.
Consultation was carried out in April 2020 where consent to assess holders had the opportunity to give comment on the email sent asking for feedback to amendments. This feedback was addressed where appropriate.
Main changes
· Titles were amended for several unit standards.
· Credits for several unit standards were increased to reflect the time required to gain competency.
· Guidance information was amended to reflect current legislation, codes and guidelines.
· Outcomes and Performance criteria for several unit standards were amended to ensure they remained fit for purpose.
· Unit standard 25441 was updated to reference the Ministry of Health’s guidelines for personal nutritional requirements.
· One new unit standard was developed for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to recognise the range of communication techniques applied in an RDA session.
· Unit standards were transferred to current templates.
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 > Equine > Equine Care
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1623 |
Prepare a horse for show |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
1648 |
Clean stables Clean a stable |
2 |
2 4 |
B |
|
1656 |
Groom a horse |
2 |
2 3 |
B |
|
6623 |
Demonstrate horse clipping technique |
2 |
2 3 |
B |
|
19459 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of, and erect temporary electric fences in an equine environment |
2 |
2 3 |
B |
|
19460 |
Maintain and repair equine fencing |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
25441 |
Demonstrate understanding of optimum personal health for racing Demonstrate knowledge of optimum personal health in a racing industry context |
4 |
5 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
19949 |
Identify basic components and functions, and common problems of horses' body systems Identify basic components, and describe functions and common problems of horses' body systems |
2 |
3
4 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
23973 |
Perform safe working practices with an outside contractor in an equine industry Perform safe work practices with outside contractors in an equine industry |
2 |
2
3 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1660 |
Identify, catch, and prepare a horse for exercise |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
19945 |
Lunge a horse for exercise |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
23645 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of horses Describe the nature of horses |
2 |
3 4 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equitation
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1618 |
Ride a horse for exercise |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
1619 |
Ride a horse in a balanced position at different gaits on the flat and over 50 to 60 cm fences |
2 |
4 5 |
B |
|
26499 |
Demonstrate knowledge of equestrian competition coaching for people with medical conditions Describe equestrian competition coaching for people with medical conditions |
2 |
2
3 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Riding for the Disabled
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
32152 |
Describe and apply communication techniques for riders in a Riding for the Disabled session |
3 |
4 |
New |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Saddlery
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
6579 |
Clean and maintain saddlery for horses |
2 |
2 |
B |