Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review and Revision of Forestry and Pork Production unit standards
Domain |
ID |
|
Forestry |
Forest Harvesting Operations |
6920 |
Forestry - Breaking Out |
1258, 24567 |
|
Pork Production |
Pork Production Unit Management |
26157 |
Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council has completed the review and revision of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published 27 October 2022
Planned review date for revised standards No change
Planned review date for reviewed standard 31 December 2024
Summary
Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council revised Forestry unit standards and reviewed a Pork Production unit standard to better reflect the requirements of industry.
Unit standards 1258, 24567 and 6920 were reviewed in 2020, however errors were noted on publication and the units have been revised to correct these. Unit standard 26175 was reviewed in 2021, but has been reinstated to be used in the delivery of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Sector Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 2524]. Further amendments suggested by industry to selected unit standards were made to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Consultation was carried out in August 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.
Revision of Forestry unit standards
Main changes
· Performance criteria were updated to ensure the unit standards remained fit for purpose.
· Guidance Information section was updated for currency and to better reflect industry requirements.
· Unit standard 24567 has a change in title.
· Unit standard 1258 has an additional outcome and performance criteria.
Review of Pork Production unit standard
Main changes
· Unit standard 26175 was reviewed and reinstated to meet the needs of the pork production industry.
· Unit standard 26175 has a change in title.
· Performance criteria were updated to ensure the unit standard remained fit for purpose.
· Guidance Information section was updated for currency and to better reflect industry requirements.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
Revised Unit Standards
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Forestry > Forest Harvesting Operations
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
6920 |
Demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting operations |
3 |
10 |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Forestry > Forestry - Breaking Out
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
1258 |
Coordinate breaking-out for a cable harvesting operation |
4 |
15 |
24567 |
Plan and carry out breaking out and assist in lineshifts for a cable harvesting operation Plan and assist with breaking out, line setup, lineshifts and line retrieval for a cable harvesting operation |
3 |
10 |
Reviewed Unit Standard
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pork Production > Pork Production Unit Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
26157 |
Assess pork production unit capacity, set production targets for KPIs, prepare a production plan, and monitor variations Assess pig farm capacity, set production targets for KPIs, prepare a production plan, and monitor variations |
5 |
40 |
Reinstatement |