Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Equine unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Equine |
Equine Care |
1629, 1630, 1650, 1659, 6580, 6611, 20523, 22356-22358, 23969, 23970, 25003, 25004, 25441, 29172-29178, 29232 |
|
Equine Industry |
1633 |
|
|
Equine Training |
1663 |
|
|
Equitation |
24753, 25671 |
|
|
Farriery |
19946, 19947 |
|
|
Harness Racing |
1597, 1599-1602, 23971, 24304 |
|
|
Thoroughbred Racing |
1613, 1631, 1632, 17707, 22354, 22355, 22360, 22916, 24891 |
The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2021
Planned review date December 2026
Summary
A working group made up of key industry stakeholders met in June 2021 to discuss the above unit standards as they were due for mandatory review. Changes were recommended to reflect current industry requirements. Industry stakeholders involved with the wider equine industry and consent to assess holders were then contacted in July 2021 by online survey and invited to provide feedback on the amended unit standards. Minor changes were recommended from the consultation process and these were incorporated where valid.
Unit standard 25441 was reviewed in June 2020 but included in this application to ensure currency and fitness for purpose in the racing industry.
Main changes
· Farriery domain was expired and the remaining unit standards 19946 and 19947 were reclassified to Equine Health domain as the best fit.
· Unit standard 1597 was reclassified from Harness Racing domain to Equine Care domain; and unit standards 23969, 29178, and 29232 were reclassified from Equine Care domain to Harness Racing domain as they were a better fit.
· Unit standards 1629, 1630, 22356-22358, and 25441 were reclassified from Equine Care domain to Thoroughbred Racing domain as they were a better fit.
· Unit standards 20523, 23970, 29173, 29176, and 29177 were reclassified from Equine Care domain to Equine Industry domain as they were a better fit.
· Titles of unit standards 1633, 19946, 19947, 20523, 23970, 23971, 25441, 29172, 29173, 29175 were amended to better reflect the content.
· The level of unit standards 1633, 1663 and 23971 were amended to match requirements with the level descriptors.
· Credits for unit standards 1599, 1630, 1633, 1663, 22358, 23969, 23971, 25441 and 29178 were amended to better reflect the time taken to learn and be assessed.
· Guidance Information was amended to update legislation, reference and current requirements of the industry.
· Outcomes and performance criteria were amended for alignment.
· Performance criteria were rewritten in the active voice.
· Range statements were amended to clarify minimum evidence required.
· Unit standards 1600-1602,1613, 1631, 1632, 1659, 17707, 22354, 22355, 22360, 22916, 24304, and 24891 were designated expiring without replacement as they are no longer required.
· Two new unit standards were developed to provide in-depth knowledge of the harness racing industry (32879), and to recognise the practical skills required by the industry (32880).
· The unit standards were moved to the current template.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2023
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
|
Domain |
Equine Care |
2-5 |
Standards |
1629, 20523, 22356, 22357, 29173, 29232 |
3
|
|
1630, 22358, 23970, 25441, 29176, 29177, 23969, 29178 |
4 |
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|
Domain |
Harness Racing |
5 |
Standard |
1597 |
4 |
|
Domain |
Farriery |
3-4 |
Standards |
19946, 19947 |
3 |
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 |
|
1650 |
Prepare a horse for travel by road, and load and unload |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
1659 |
Manage stabled horses |
5 |
12 |
D |
|
6580 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, routine health care, emergency responses, and ongoing care of horses |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
6611 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure for bringing a horse into work after a spell and letting down |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
25003 |
Identify conformation, action, and lameness of horses |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
25004 |
Travel and care for horses in short-term accommodation |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
29172 |
Demonstrate knowledge of horse feeds and feed requirements, and feed horses in training Demonstrate knowledge of horse feeds, nutritional and feed requirements and problems, and feed horses in training |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
29174 |
Provide routine care to horses in training |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
29175 |
Identify horses' body systems, and describe health problems and parasites affecting horses Identify horses’ body systems, and describe and report common health problems and parasites affecting horses |
3 |
4 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
20523 |
Demonstrate knowledge of a horse race venue, and attend to horses before, during, and after racing Identify and describe a horse race venue, and attend to horses before, during, and after racing |
3 |
12 |
B |
|
23970 |
Demonstrate understanding of the racing industry judicial system and processes Describe the racing industry adjudicative system and processes |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
29173 |
Demonstrate understanding of communication protocols and legislative obligations in an equine workplace Communicate with team members and stakeholders, and comply with employment contract obligations in an equine workplace |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
29176 |
Communicate with internal and external clients, and seek raceday rides or drives |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
29177 |
Manage personal finances for racing purposes |
4 |
10 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Harness Racing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
23969 |
Gear up and drive a standardbred horse at racing workouts and trials |
4 |
30 35 |
B |
|
29178 |
Prepare, implement, and monitor the care of standardbred horses in training |
4 |
25 20 |
B |
|
29232 |
Gear up and drive standardbred horses in trackwork, and attend to horses after trackwork |
3 |
15 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Thoroughbred Racing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1629 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses in pacework as instructed by the trainer |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
1630 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses at raceday |
4 |
45 50 |
B |
|
22356 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses for barrier practice and jump outs, and report on the horse's performance |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
22357 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses in fastwork as instructed by the trainer |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
22358 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses at official trials to obtain a raceday licence |
4 |
30 35 |
B |
|
25441 |
Demonstrate knowledge of optimum personal health in a racing industry context Describe and maintain optimum personal health, and apply strategies for high performance in a racing industry context |
4 |
5
10 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1633 |
Nominate a horse for a race, and attend to horse and owner at the races Describe racing programme structure and classes, nominate a horse for a race, and attend to horse and owner at the races |
5
4 |
4
10 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1663 |
Prepare a horse for a specific event |
5 4 |
10 25 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equitation
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
24753 |
Assess a horse for lunging and lunge a novice rider on a horse |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
25671 |
Plan, implement, and evaluate introductory coaching lessons for riders on horses |
3 |
10 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Farriery
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
19946 |
Demonstrate anatomical and physiological knowledge of horse feet Describe features and internal structure of the hoof capsule of the horse |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
19947 |
Demonstrate anatomical and physiological knowledge of horse legs Describe the anatomical structure of horse legs |
3 |
5 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Harness Racing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1599
|
Prepare, gear up, and drive a standardbred horse on raceday |
4 |
20 25 |
B |
|
1600
|
Represent and/or assist an owner at harness raceday or trials |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
1601 |
Demonstrate understanding of educating, and breaking and gaiting a standardbred horse to harness |
4
|
10
|
D |
|
1602 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the harness racing industry structure |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
23971 |
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Rules of Harness Racing and Regulations and their application Describe the application of the New Zealand Rules of Harness Racing and Regulations for racing personnel and horses |
3
4 |
8
10 |
B |
|
24304
|
Demonstrate knowledge of harness racing, and the handicapping system |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
32879 |
Describe the harness racing industry, associated roles and responsibilities, and the Rules of Harness Racing |
4 |
6 |
New |
|
32880 |
Educate, and break and gait a standardbred horse to harness |
4 |
15 |
New |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Harness Racing
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1597 |
Remove and replace a shoe on a horse |
4 |
6 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Thoroughbred Racing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
Organise and conduct barrier training for horses |
3 |
4 |
D |
|
|
1631 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the thoroughbred racing industry judicial system |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
1632 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the thoroughbred racing industry structure |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
17707 |
Demonstrate knowledge of thoroughbred racing, and the handicapping system |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
22354 |
Ride elementary pacework on a thoroughbred racehorse and demonstrate knowledge of Racetrack Bylaws |
3 |
4 |
D |
|
22355 |
School thoroughbred racehorses to jump |
4 |
10 |
D |
|
22360 |
Ride a thoroughbred horse in an exercise saddle |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
22916 |
Ride thoroughbred racehorses to obtain jumping tickets |
4 |
10 |
D |
|
24891 |
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Rules of Racing |
3 |
8 |
D |