Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Equine unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Equine |
Equine Care |
6618, 6619, 6622, 14590 |
Equine Health |
6615 |
|
Equine Industry |
17037, 25427-25431, 25444, 25848 |
|
Equine Training |
1627, 6620, 6624, 23974 |
|
Equitation |
6581, 6583, 6588, 6590, 6594-6599, 6602, 6604-6610, 6616, 6621, 24754 |
|
Farriery |
1603, 1606, 1607, 1610, 14591-14593, 14875, 19948, 20442 |
The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Summary
These unit standards have little to no usage in the last two years. Following consultation with industry stakeholders and consent to assess holders in a 2018 review it was confirmed that the unit standards were no longer required. Consent to assess holders were contacted again in May 2021 and notified of their pending expiry. There was no further feedback received.
Main changes
· Unit standards were designated expiring due to little to no usage in the last two years, and no anticipated usage in the future.
These Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2023
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
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 |
6618 |
Identify a horse's age in relation to teeth, and examine for sharp edges |
3 |
4 |
D |
6619 |
Assess a horse for purchase for a specific activity |
4 |
4 |
D |
6622 |
Analyse horse feed and stable horses
|
3 |
4 |
D |
14590 |
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing and attending to horses when transported by air |
2 |
2 |
D |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
6615 |
Recognise, manage, and treat problems of performance in horses in consultation with a veterinarian |
4 |
4 |
D |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
17037 |
Describe the philosophy, structure, and role of the RDA, and explain health and safety requirements |
2 |
6 |
D |
25444 |
Describe the rules and effects of problem gambling and drug use in the racing industry |
3 |
2 |
D |
25427 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Rules of Racing applicable to the judicial control of racing |
5 |
20 |
D |
25428 |
Prepare to carry out judicial functions on raceday |
5 |
15 |
D |
25429 |
Conduct raceday judicial proceedings to hear protests and issue decisions |
5 |
10 |
D |
25430 |
Conduct raceday judicial proceedings to hear charges and issue decisions |
5 |
10 |
D |
25431 |
Conduct raceday judicial proceedings for penalties, issue decisions, and fix penalties |
5 |
10 |
D |
25848 |
Describe the structure and functions of the New Zealand Racing Board |
3 |
3 |
D |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
1627 |
Teach a variety of horses to lunge to improve their performance |
4 |
5 |
D |
6620 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the conditioning and feeding requirements of horses for specific activities |
4 |
7 |
D |
6624 |
Demonstrate knowledge of skeletal and muscular development of the horse in relation to conformation |
4 |
6 |
D |
23974 |
Perform safe working practices using alternative equine training techniques and equipment |
2 |
4 |
D |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equitation
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
6581 |
Plan, teach, and evaluate a series of riding sessions for riders and horses |
4 |
16 |
D |
6583 |
Lead a group of riders on horses on a ride across undulating country |
4 |
4 |
D |
6588 |
Design a show jumping course, and assess an existing course, 80 cm to 1.1 metres in height |
4 |
5 |
D |
6590 |
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Novice Dressage Test 2.4, and describe collection |
4 |
3 |
D |
6594 |
Ride a horse over a cross country course with obstacles of 85 cm to 95 cm in height |
3 |
6 |
D |
6595 |
Design a show jumping course, and assess an existing course, 1.1 to 1.2 metres in height |
4 |
5 |
D |
6596 |
Describe collection and working a horse 'in hand', recognise problems, and suggest solutions |
5 |
4 |
D |
6597 |
Ride ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3 |
5 |
6 |
D |
6598 |
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Medium Dressage Test 4.5 |
5 |
6 |
D |
6599 |
Ride a horse over a course of obstacles, 1.1 to 1.3 metres in height with distance variations |
5 |
8 |
D |
6602 |
Design a showjumping course, and assess an existing course, 1.3 to 1.4 metres in height |
5 |
6 |
D |
6604 |
Ride ESNZ Intermediate II Dressage Test |
6 |
8 |
D |
6605 |
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3 |
5 |
6 |
D |
6606 |
Ride ESNZ Advanced Dressage Test 6.1 on an unfamiliar horse |
6 |
6 |
D |
6607 |
Ride a horse over a course of obstacles, 1.4 to 1.6 metres in height |
6 |
10 |
D |
6608 |
Ride a course of obstacles, 1.3 to 1.5 metres in height on an unfamiliar horse |
6 |
10 |
D |
6609 |
Ride a horse over a cross country course of maximum height of 1.2 metres, at CCN or CCI 3 star level |
6 |
8 |
D |
6610 |
Design a showjumping course, and assess an existing course, Table A, 1.4 to 1.6 metres in height |
6 |
6 |
D |
6616 |
Supervise riders to ride a horse and lead another horse simultaneously |
4 |
2 |
D |
6621 |
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Elementary Dressage Test 3.3 |
4 |
3 |
D |
24754 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the history and evolution of equestrian sport |
2 |
3 |
D |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Farriery
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1603 |
Perform safe working practices with a farrier |
2 |
4 |
D |
1606 |
Shoe a horse |
4 |
25 |
D |
1607 |
Identify equine problems of conformation and action, and make and fit appropriate shoes |
5 |
40 |
D |
1610 |
Identify lameness in horses, and make and fit appropriate shoes |
5 |
40 |
D |
14591 |
Prepare the horse, and remove horse shoes |
3 |
6 |
D |
14592 |
Prepare the horse, and dress the feet |
4 |
12 |
D |
14593 |
Make horse shoeing tools in the forge by hand |
4 |
10 |
D |
14875 |
Make horse shoes in the forge by hand |
4 |
10 |
D |
19948 |
Carry out basic dressing of horse's feet |
3 |
6 |
D |
20442 |
Apply accessories to horse's feet and shoes to enhance performance and assist limb deformities |
5 |
25 |
D |