Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Agriculture unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Agriculture
|
Cattle Farming |
26417 |
|
Fencing |
36, 37, 39, 572, 573, 19131, 24821, 24823, 24824, 24826, 24827, 24829, 24831, 24835, 24837, 24840, 24844 |
The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2021
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
As a result of the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 3) with strands in Rural, and Industrial [Ref: 2699], and New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 5) [Ref: 2700] the Primary ITO has reviewed unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the updated qualification graduate outcomes.
As a result of industry consultation, amendments were made to ensure unit standard content remained fit for purpose.
Consultation was carried out in February 2021 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
· Unit standards were updated to meet current NZQA unit standard template requirements.
· Guidance information and performance criteria were amended to ensure unit standards’ content remained fit for purpose.
· Titles for some unit standards were updated to better reflect outcomes.
· Seven unit standards were designated expiring without replacement due to low usage.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2022
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 > Fencing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
36 |
Select fencing support materials |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
37 |
Install fencing wire |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
39 |
Install fence netting |
3 |
8 |
B |
|
572 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electric fencing components and systems Describe electric fencing components and systems |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
573 |
Construct, energize, and test permanent electric fences Construct, energise, and test a permanent electric fence |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
19131 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fencing assemblies Describe fencing end assemblies and explain reasons for structure failure |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24821 |
Locate the position of, and install, primary and intermediate posts for fencing |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
24823 |
Install wire droppers for fencing |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
24824 |
Construct wooden horizontal end assemblies for fencing |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
24826 |
Install and nail a rail panel |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24827 |
Repair a rail in a rail panel |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
24828 |
Hang a pre-built gate |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24829 |
Install and nail rail panels, and hang a wooden single gate and double gates |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
24831 |
Install a mains energizer for an electric fence, and identify and rectify faults |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
24835 |
Identify the location of a fault in electric fences, and replace electric fence components |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
24837 |
Describe non-electric fence types and components |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24838 |
Select materials, and construct strainer with wooden diagonal stay assembly |
4 |
8 |
D |
|
24839 |
Select materials, and construct strainer with breast plate assembly |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
24840 |
Select materials, and install angle posts |
4 |
6 |
D |
|
24844 |
Install poles and rails for yards |
4 |
12 |
D |