Field Community and Social Services
Review of Snowsport unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Snowsport |
Alpine Resort Operations |
29487-29490 |
|
Avalanche |
30451-30454 |
|
|
Snowsport Area Operations |
30130-30133, 30834-30842 |
Skills Active Aotearoa has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2021
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
The review of these unit standards was prompted by the outcomes of the mandatory review of qualifications, specifically:
· New Zealand Certificate in Alpine Resort Operations (Level 3) [Ref: 3224]
· New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5) [Ref: 3490]
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Patrol (Level 4) [Ref: 3498]
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Patrol Leader (Level 5) [Ref: 3497]
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowmaking (Level 3) [Ref: 3495]
· New Zealand Certificate in Snowgrooming (Level 4) [Ref: 3494].
Feedback from stakeholders, including industry experts and current users, was gathered through an open consultation process.
Main changes
· Minor amendments to language within the unit standards were made for readability and to ensure the standards are fit for purpose and aligned with current industry practice.
· Unit standards were updated to meet current NZQA template requirements.
· Legislation and industry references were updated for currency.
· Performance criteria were updated to remove any duplication or repetition.
· Title of unit standard 29489 was 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 > Alpine Resort Operations
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
29487 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working procedures and practices in an alpine resort operation |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
29488 |
Take responsibility for own professional practice while carrying out role at an alpine resort |
3 |
20 |
B |
|
29489 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the features and operations of an alpine resort Demonstrate knowledge of the features, operations and contribution of an alpine resort |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
29490 |
Contribute to the provision of positive alpine resort guest experiences |
3 |
10 |
B |
Community and Social Services > Snowsport > Avalanche
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
30451 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of snowpack, weather and terrain in relation to avalanche hazards |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
30452 |
Record and communicate snowpack, weather and avalanche hazard information |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
30453 |
Apply avalanche mitigation techniques to reduce risk to self while operating in avalanche terrain |
5 |
5 |
B |
|
30454 |
Apply avalanche search and rescue knowledge and skills to participate in a small party rescue |
5 |
5 |
B |
Community and Social Services > Snowsport > Snowsport Area Operations
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
30130 |
Demonstrate knowledge of snow, snowmaking and snowmaking needs, and undertake basic maintenance on snowmaking equipment |
3 |
12 |
B |
|
30131 |
Apply knowledge of snowmaking, snowmaking equipment, and safe practice to optimise snow production for a snowsport area |
3 |
28 |
B |
|
30132 |
Demonstrate knowledge of snow, snowgrooming, and snowgroomers and their maintenance |
4 |
12 |
B |
|
30133 |
Operate snowgroomers safely and effectively to meet grooming requirements for a snowsport area |
4 |
28 |
B |
|
30834 |
Demonstrate ski patrol professional practice |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
30835 |
Perform daily ski patrol tasks and routines |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
30836 |
Demonstrate competent skiing or snowboarding, and tobogganing skills for snowsport patrol purposes |
4 |
25 |
B |
|
30837 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ski patrol emergency response systems and snowsport first responder emergency care |
4 |
20 |
B |
|
30838 |
Demonstrate knowledge of mountaineering techniques including rope rescue and ski touring for patrol requirements |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
30839 |
Demonstrate technical ability as a senior ski patroller |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
30840 |
Apply advanced knowledge as a senior ski patrol team member to complete daily patrolling routines |
5 |
20 |
B |
|
30841 |
Role model collaborative work practices across a snowsport area to achieve ski patrol outcomes |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
30842 |
Carry out site leadership roles at snowsport area incidents |
5 |
10 |
B |