Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Horticulture unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Horticulture
|
Production Horticulture
|
44, 50, 22176, 23704, 29883-29887, 29889-29894, 29896, 29899-29902, 30257 |
Viticulture |
21956 |
Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published January 2022
Planned review date December 2026
Summary
Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council reviewed Horticulture unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the updated qualification graduate outcomes.
Consultation was carried out in July and August 2021 where stakeholders, including organisations with consent to assess had the opportunity to give comment on the email sent asking for feedback to amendments. The feedback received were addressed where appropriate.
Main changes
· Unit standards were moved to the current template.
· Unit standards 44, 50 and 22176 were designated expiring and will not be replaced due low usage in the last two years, and no anticipated usage in the future.
· Unit standard 21956 level increased to level 4 with a reduction in credits to reflect the learning requirements.
· Credits were reduced for unit standards 29890, 29893, 29896 and 29899 to better reflect training durations.
· Guidance information and performance criteria were amended to ensure unit standards content remained fit for purpose.
· Titles were updated for some unit standards to better reflect outcomes.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2022
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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 |
Horticulture |
3-7 |
Standard |
21956 |
4 |
Domain |
Viticulture |
3 |
Standard |
21956 |
4 |
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 > Horticulture > Production Horticulture
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
44 |
Establish and maintain shelter |
2 |
5 |
D |
50 |
Prepare seedbeds and sow crops on a field scale |
4 |
10 |
D |
22176 |
Maintain horticultural property structures |
2 |
5 |
D |
23704 |
Write work instructions for a horticultural process Write and validate work instructions for a horticultural process |
4 |
5 |
B |
29883 |
Assist with developing standard operating procedures for a horticulture workplace Develop standard operating procedures for a horticulture workplace |
4 |
10 |
B |
29884 |
Demonstrate understanding of operations and continuous improvement in a post-harvest workplace Describe post-harvest systems and continuous improvement in a post-harvest workplace |
4 |
6 |
B |
29885 |
Demonstrate knowledge of plant biology in a production horticulture context Describe plant biology in a production horticulture context |
4 |
5 |
B |
29886 |
Demonstrate knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements for a horticulture crop Describe quality standards and regulatory requirements for a horticulture crop |
4 |
6 |
B |
29887 |
Demonstrate understanding of greenhouse environmental control systems to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth Demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse environmental control systems to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth |
4 |
6 |
B |
29889 |
Implement and monitor a crop harvest plan in a horticulture workplace |
4 |
10 |
B |
29890 |
Implement and monitor a horticulture crop protection plan |
4 |
25 20 |
B |
29891 |
Demonstrate understanding of environmental risk management and minimise negative environmental effects for horticulture Demonstrate knowledge of environmental risk management and minimise negative environmental effects for horticulture |
4 |
15 |
B |
29892 |
Implement and monitor food safety procedures in a horticultural operation Describe, implement and monitor food safety procedures in a horticultural operation |
4 |
15 |
B |
29893 |
Implement and monitor fruit crop production activities |
4 |
21 20 |
B |
29894 |
Implement and monitor indoor crop production activities |
4 |
20 |
B |
29896 |
Implement and monitor vegetable outdoor crop production activities Implement and monitor outdoor crop production activities |
4 |
36
15 |
B |
29899 |
Implement and monitor post-harvest activities |
4 |
21 20 |
B |
29900 |
Implement and monitor plant management techniques to optimise production Implement and monitor plant management techniques in a production horticulture workplace to optimise production |
4 |
10 |
B |
29901 |
Monitor, record, and report on production goals in a horticulture workplace |
4 |
4 |
B |
29902 |
Supervise and monitor the operation of post-harvest equipment |
4 |
10 |
B |
30257 |
Demonstrate understanding of sustainable soil management practices for a horticulture site Describe sustainable soil management practices for a horticulture site |
4 |
5 |
B |
32900 |
Describe frosts, and frost protection methods for a horticulture operation |
4 |
5 |
New |
32901 |
Describe organic and biodynamic practices, certification requirements, and practices for a horticulture operation |
4 |
5 |
New |
32903 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of water conservation and use in a horticulture operation |
4 |
5 |
New |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture > Viticulture
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
21956 |
Demonstrate knowledge of grapevine physiology, morphology, and phenology Describe grapevine physiology, morphology, and phenology |
3
4 |
10
5 |
B |
32902 |
Describe and monitor grapevine health, and implement control measures |
4 |
15 |
New |
32904 |
Implement and monitor wine growing activities to achieve grape quality specifications |
4 |
15 |
New |
32905 |
Monitor implementation and assess wine growing techniques |
4 |
10 |
New |