Field Community and Social Services
Review of Snowsport unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Snowsport |
Snowsport Area Operations |
30128, 30129, 30134-30136 |
Snowsport Equipment |
30137-30150 |
Skills Active Aotearoa has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published February 2021
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
The review of these unit standards was prompted by the outcomes of the scheduled review of qualifications, specifically:
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (Level 3) with strands in Workshop Technician, and Rental [Ref: 3499]
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) with strands in Workshop Technician, and Bootfitting [Ref: 3500]
· New Zealand Certificate in Mountain Facility Operations (Level 3) with strands in Lift Operations, and Road and Carpark Services [Ref: 3493].
Feedback from stakeholders including industry experts and current users of the unit standards was gathered through an open consultation process.
Main changes
· Language was amended within the unit standards for readability and to ensure they are fit for purpose and aligned with current industry practice.
· Guidance information was updated in some unit standards for currency.
· Unit standards were updated to align with current NZQA template requirements.
· The titles of some unit standards were updated to better reflect outcomes.
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 the same 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 |
Community and Social Services > Snowsport > Snowsport Area Operations
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
30128 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and operate aerial lifts at a mountain facility |
3 |
24 |
B |
30129 |
Provide safe lift services to meet guests’ diverse needs at a mountain facility |
3 |
9 |
B |
30134 |
Demonstrate knowledge of roading, terrain and carparking at a snowsport area Demonstrate knowledge of roading, terrain and carparking at a snowsport area and their associated safety procedures |
3 |
10 |
B |
30135 |
Contribute to the provision of road and carpark services at a snowsport area Contribute to the safe provision of road and carpark services at a snowsport area |
3 |
23 |
B |
30136 |
Apply safe working procedures and practices in a mountain facility operations role |
3 |
7 |
B |
Community and Social Services > Snowsport> Snowsport Equipment
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
30137 |
Apply knowledge to perform complex binding placements and mounting techniques on a range of snowsport equipment |
4 |
15 |
B |
30138 |
Provide advice on snowsport equipment and its safe use, and on local snowsport activities |
3 |
15 |
B |
30139 |
Apply safe working procedures and practices in a snowsport equipment department Apply safe working procedures and practices in a snowsport equipment department or rental department |
3 |
5 |
B |
30140 |
Perform complex tuning, repairs and maintenance of high performance and expert level snowsport equipment |
4 |
20 |
B |
30141 |
Provide snowsport rental services |
3 |
8 |
B |
30142 |
Apply knowledge of rental bindings and customer profile to meet snowsport customer needs and support safe equipment use |
3 |
7 |
B |
30143 |
Match rental boots to customer profile and intended snowsport Apply knowledge to match rental boots to customer profile and intended snowsport |
3 |
5 |
B |
30144 |
Demonstrate and apply understanding of snowsport equipment and workshop tools to upkeep snowsport equipment Demonstrate and apply knowledge of snowsport equipment and workshop tools to maintain snowsport equipment |
3 |
12 |
B |
30145 |
Fit and adjust a range of bindings on snowsport equipment to meet customer needs Apply knowledge to fit and adjust a range of bindings on snowsport equipment to meet customer needs |
3 |
8 |
B |
30146 |
Complete detailed foot analysis to advise customers on boot options for snowsport |
4 |
15 |
B |
30147 |
Undertake complex shell analysis and boot customisation to fit snowsport boots to meet customer needs |
4 |
20 |
B |
30148 |
Apply specialist technical knowledge to the maintenance of a range of snowsport equipment |
4 |
10 |
B |
30149 |
Operate and maintain specialist snowsport tools and machinery within a snowsport workshop |
4 |
10 |
B |
30150 |
Implement safe working procedures and practices in a snowsport equipment department |
4 |
5 |
B |