Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Primary Sector unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Agriculture |
Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery |
24538 |
|
Cattle Farming |
10082, 19075, 24623, 24624 |
|
|
Farming Skills |
19111 |
|
|
Sheep Farming |
24641 |
|
|
Forestry |
Forest Operations Advanced |
1224 |
|
Horticulture |
Production Horticulture |
21040, 21044, 21046, 21048 |
|
Primary Sector |
Introductory Primary Sector Knowledge |
29633 |
Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2022
Planned review date December 2027
Summary
Muka Tangata reviewed 12 Agriculture, Horticulture and Primary Sector unit standards which were overdue for review, and one Forestry unit standard which industry indicated that needed to be reviewed. Muka Tangata expired two unit standards due to low usage and informed consent to assess holders.
Consultation was carried out in October 2022 where consent to assess holders and stakeholders had the opportunity to give comment on the email sent asking for feedback to amendments. This feedback was addressed where appropriate.
Main changes
· Titles of nine unit standards were amended to better align with the content.
· Performance criteria were updated to ensure these unit standards remained fit for purpose.
· Guidance information section was updated for currency and to better reflect industry requirements.
· The level and credit value of unit standard 1224 was increased from level 3 to 4, and credits from 5 to 10 credits to meet the Level 4 graduate profile outcome requirements for Plan and manage quality control in a forestry silviculture operation using prescription maps.
· Unit standards 21044 and 21046 were expired and will not be replaced due to low usage.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2023
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2024
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 |
|
Subfield |
Forestry |
3 |
Standard |
1224 |
4 |
|
Domain |
Forest Operations Advanced |
3 |
Standard |
1224 |
4 |
Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)
Unit standards 21040 and 21048 have been moved to CMR 52 from CMR 32.
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 |
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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 |
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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 > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
24538 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements Describe tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements |
3 |
4 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
10082 |
Demonstrate knowledge of rearing weaner or replacement cattle Describe rearing weaner or replacement cattle |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
19075 |
Demonstrate knowledge of calving, and associated diseases and health disorders Describe calving, and associated diseases and health disorders |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
24623 |
Demonstrate knowledge of breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle Describe breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
24624 |
Demonstrate knowledge of cattle genetics and selection Describe cattle genetics and selection |
3 |
5 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
19111 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the types, breeds, uses, and health requirements of farm dogs Describe the types, breeds, uses, and health requirements of farm dogs |
3 |
4 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Sheep Farming
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
24641 |
Demonstrate knowledge of features, attributes, identification, and records for sheep Describe the features, attributes, identification, and records for sheep |
2 |
2 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Forestry > Forest Operations Advanced
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1224 |
Use prescription maps for forestry operations |
3 4 |
5 10 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture > Production Horticulture
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
21040 |
Describe the scope and application of standards that apply to organic horticulture in New Zealand |
4 |
8 |
B |
|
21044 |
Develop and apply an organic pest, disease, and weed management plan for an organic crop |
4 |
20 |
D |
|
21046 |
Demonstrate knowledge of obtaining and maintaining organic certification for horticulture operations |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
21048 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for post-harvest handling of organic horticultural produce Describe the requirements for post-harvest handling of organic horticultural produce |
4 |
5 |
B |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Primary Sector > Introductory Primary Sector Knowledge
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
29633 |
Demonstrate understanding of the New Zealand primary sectors and industries Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand primary sectors and industries |
2 |
4 |
B |