0986 National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with ...



National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Beef Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming

|Level |4 |

|Credits |82-130 |

This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018.

Transition Arrangements

Version 3 has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Dairy Farming and Livestock Farming [Ref: 2212]. People currently working towards this replaced qualification may either complete the requirements by December 2018 or transfer their results to the replacement qualification.

Version 4 of this qualification has been republished to extend the last date of enrolment from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2016, also to extend the last date for assessment from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2018.

After 31 December 2016 all new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to the replacement qualification.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

|Process |Version |Date |Last Date for Assessment |

|Registration |1 |December 2002 |December 2012 |

|Revision |2 |April 2006 |December 2013 |

|Republished |2 |November 2009 |December 2013 |

|Review |3 |July 2011 |December 2017 |

|Review |4 |November 2013 |December 2017 |

|Republication |4 |June 2015 |December 2018 |

Standard Setting Body

Primary Industry Training Organisation

PO Box 10383

The Terrace

Wellington 6143

Telephone 04 801 9616

Fax 04 801 9626

Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz

National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Beef Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming

|Level |4 |

|Credits |82-130 |

Purpose

This qualification is for people who work largely unsupervised in the agriculture industry. It is designed to recognise the skills and knowledge that people may already have gained through significant industry experience prior to entry.

This qualification may also be suitable for people who are moving into the agriculture industry from a different industry, who will work unsupervised but who may not necessarily have had a background of agriculture skills. These people often have significant life skills and maturity, and the ability to learn much of the underpinning skills and knowledge at the same time as they are enrolled in this qualification. However, it is recommended that these people first complete one of the qualifications listed in the special notes below.

The Core Compulsory section includes knowledge related to fertilisers and soils. The completion of a farm report covers the skill and knowledge related to all aspects of farming brought together into one project.

The Arable Farming, Beef Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming strands and their respective elective sections allow people to select standards for skills specific to their own farming situation, and farming sector.

The Beef Cattle Farming Strand contains an optional elective related to calving and calf making.

This qualification leads to the National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 1188], the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness Resource Management) [Ref: 1187], the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business Planning and Financial Management) [Ref: 1186], and the National Diploma in Agribusiness Management [Ref: 0647].

Special notes

Although this qualification is open entry, it is highly recommended that candidates complete any one of the: National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Feeding and Pastures) (Level 3) [Ref: 1435]; National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health and Husbandry) (Level 3) with strands in Cattle Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 1438]; National Certificate in Agriculture (Cattle Breeding) (Level 3) with strands in Beef Cattle Farming, and Dairy Cattle Farming [Ref: 1436]; or National Certificate in Sheep Farming (Sheep Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1443] prior to award of this qualification.

Credit Range

| |Core Compulsory |

|Level 3 credits |6 |

|Level 4 or above credits |13 |

|Minimum totals |19 |

| |Arable Farming Strand |

| |Compulsory |Elective |

|Level 2 credits |2 |0-6 |

|Level 3 credits |3 |0-10 |

|Level 4 or above credits |55 |0-10 |

|Minimum totals |60 |10 |

|Qualification total |89 |

| |Beef Cattle Farming Strand |Dairy Farming Strand |

| |Compulsory |Elective | |

|Level 3 credits |- |- |- |

|Level 4 or above credits |63 |0-20 |87 |

|Minimum totals |63 |0 |87 |

|Qualification total |82 |106 |

| |Deer Farming Strand |Sheep Farming Strand |

|Level 3 credits |4 |- |

|Level 4 or above credits |60 |111 |

|Minimum totals |64 |111 |

|Qualification total |83 |130 |

Requirements for Award of Qualification

|Award of NZQF National Qualifications |

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|Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. |

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|Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually |

|exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: |

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|Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID).|

|Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current|

|classification of the standard. |

Summary of Requirements

 

• Core Compulsory standards

 

One of the following strands is required

• Arable Farming Strand

• Beef Cattle Farming Strand

Dairy Farming Strand

Deer Farming Strand

• Sheep Farming Strand

 

Detailed Requirements

 

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agribusiness Management

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19035 |Prepare a farm report |4 |8 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > General Agriculture

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19142 |Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, and soil testing |3 |6 |

|24544 |Analyse soil health status, and determine on-farm strategies for improvement |4 |5 |

 

Arable Farming Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

Arable Farming Strand Compulsory

Arable Farming Strand Elective

 

Arable Farming Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19044 |Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use |2 |2 |

|19062 |Cultivate with a tractor with more than one implement |4 |5 |

|19063 |Describe methods to maximise tractor efficiency during cultivation |4 |4 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Arable Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|868 |Assist with disposal of crop residues |3 |3 |

|869 |Demonstrate knowledge of arable farm production |4 |6 |

|19067 |Dry and store a cash crop |4 |5 |

|19068 |Plan, monitor, and report on, a crop health supervisory programme |4 |4 |

|24618 |Demonstrate knowledge of crop establishment methods |4 |6 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19123 |Demonstrate knowledge of irrigation systems, and calculate soil moisture and water |4 |4 |

| |efficiency | | |

|24637 |Demonstrate knowledge of the modification of plant processes to optimise plant production |4 |4 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > General Agriculture

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19141 |Demonstrate knowledge of land management in primary production |4 |5 |

|24545 |Plan cultivation for a crop or pasture, and monitor the results of cultivation |4 |7 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pest Management > Pest Control

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|21559 |Describe, plan, and manage a weed control programme |4 |5 |

 

Arable Farming Strand Elective

A minimum of 10 credits

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19061 |Cultivate with tractor drawn implements |3 |4 |

|19064 |Prepare to plough, and plough a paddock |4 |5 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Arable Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19065 |Harvest cash crops |4 |7 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19119 |Set up, operate, and maintain a travelling irrigation system |3 |4 |

|19120 |Set up, monitor, and maintain a borderdyke irrigation system |2 |3 |

|19122 |Set up, operate, and maintain a non-travelling spray irrigation system |2 |3 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > General Agriculture

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19140 |Demonstrate knowledge of water use and quality, and related land use issues in primary |3 |5 |

| |production | | |

 

Beef Cattle Farming Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

Beef Cattle Farming Strand Compulsory

Beef Cattle Farming Strand Optional Elective

 

Beef Cattle Farming Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19076 |Diagnose and treat ill-health in cattle |4 |10 |

|19079 |Assess condition of cattle, determine feed requirements, and feed a herd of cattle |4 |8 |

|19085 |Demonstrate knowledge of cattle mating practices and management |4 |4 |

|25922 |Describe ill-health in cattle |4 |3 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19101 |Describe methods to maximise pasture production, and pasture renovation and renewal |4 |5 |

|19109 |Demonstrate knowledge of the sale and purchase of livestock |4 |5 |

|19117 |Demonstrate knowledge of meat production |4 |7 |

|24627 |Describe a feed budget, and the management of pasture surplus or deficit |4 |8 |

|25375 |Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock |4 |10 |

|25829 |Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeding methods and programmes |4 |3 |

 

Beef Cattle Farming Strand Optional Elective

A minimum of 0 standards

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19078 |Implement mating and monitor calving of a beef herd |4 |12 |

|25374 |Prepare for, and carry out, calf marking |4 |8 |

 

Dairy Farming Strand

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19076 |Diagnose and treat ill-health in cattle |4 |10 |

|19079 |Assess condition of cattle, determine feed requirements, and feed a herd of cattle |4 |8 |

|19085 |Demonstrate knowledge of cattle mating practices and management |4 |4 |

|25922 |Describe ill-health in cattle |4 |3 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Dairy Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|18197 |Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce premium quality cow's milk |4 |4 |

|19090 |Clean and maintain the milking plant |4 |8 |

|19091 |Manage a dairy herd during milking and drying off |4 |8 |

|25378 |Implement and monitor a planned mating programme for a dairy herd |4 |8 |

|25379 |Implement and monitor a planned calving programme for a dairy herd |4 |8 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19101 |Describe methods to maximise pasture production, and pasture renovation and renewal |4 |5 |

|24627 |Describe a feed budget, and the management of pasture surplus or deficit |4 |8 |

|25375 |Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock |4 |10 |

|25829 |Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeding methods and programmes |4 |3 |

 

Deer Farming Strand

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Deer Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|1521 |Demonstrate knowledge of deer breeding methods and programmes |4 |3 |

|1530 |Demonstrate knowledge of deer mating management |4 |4 |

|8621 |Maintain the health of deer |5 |6 |

|8623 |Plan and coordinate pasture management and the feeding of deer |4 |7 |

|8628 |Manage a deer herd before, during, and after fawning |5 |10 |

|15599 |Demonstrate knowledge of velvet antler harvesting |4 |4 |

|19095 |Demonstrate knowledge of the sale, purchase, and transportation of deer |3 |2 |

|24818 |Handle, move, and treat deer |4 |6 |

|24820 |Handle stags in a mob during mating |3 |2 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19101 |Describe methods to maximise pasture production, and pasture renovation and renewal |4 |5 |

|19117 |Demonstrate knowledge of meat production |4 |7 |

|24627 |Describe a feed budget, and the management of pasture surplus or deficit |4 |8 |

 

Sheep Farming Strand

The following standards are required

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Farming Skills

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19101 |Describe methods to maximise pasture production, and pasture renovation and renewal |4 |5 |

|19109 |Demonstrate knowledge of the sale and purchase of livestock |4 |5 |

|19117 |Demonstrate knowledge of meat production |4 |7 |

|24627 |Describe a feed budget, and the management of pasture surplus or deficit |4 |8 |

|25375 |Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock |4 |10 |

|25829 |Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeding methods and programmes |4 |3 |

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Sheep Farming

|ID |Title |Level |Credit |

|19153 |Assess condition of sheep, determine feed requirements, and feed a mob of sheep |4 |8 |

|19155 |Diagnose and treat ill-health in sheep |4 |10 |

|19159 |Demonstrate knowledge of sheep mating management practices |4 |4 |

|19161 |Prepare and undertake shearing related activities on a farm |4 |8 |

|25382 |Select and prepare rams and ewes, and implement tupping |4 |6 |

|25383 |Prepare for and implement lambing, and take action to minimise ewe and lamb losses |4 |20 |

|25384 |Prepare for, and implement, docking of lambs |4 |10 |

|25385 |Plan and implement the weaning of lambs |4 |4 |

|25923 |Describe ill-health in sheep |4 |3 |

Transition Arrangements

Version 3

Version 3 was republished in order to include reverse transition arrangements (see section below) to ensure candidates would not be disadvantaged when expiring standards were no longer available.

Version 3 was issued following review in order to update content to reflect the seasonal, sectored, and on-farm variations of current farming practice. The exemption tables for versions 1 and 2 were also updated to clarify transition arrangements – see previous version information below.

Changes to structure and content

Compulsory Section

• Standard 24544 replaced expiring standard 19144.

Arable Strand

• The two electives were restructured into a single elective.

• Standards 50, 19066, 19069, 19070, and 19071 were removed from the Compulsory.

• Standards 19044, 19062, 19067, 24545, 24618, and 24637 were added to the Compulsory.

• Standard 19140 was moved from the Compulsory to the Elective.

• Expired standard 27 was removed from the Elective.

• Standards 19064, 19065, 19119, 19120, and 19122 were added to the Elective.

Cattle Farming Strand

• The strand was renamed Beef Cattle Farming strand.

• Standards 19102, 19103, and 19113 were removed from the Compulsory.

• Standards 19109 and 25829 were added to the Compulsory.

• Standards 25375 and 25922 replaced standard 19077.

• Standard 24627 replaced expiring standards 19080.

• Standards 19078 and 25374 were added as an optional Elective.

Dairy Farming Strand

• Standards 18199, 19073, 19102, and 19103 were removed.

• Standard 25829 was added.

• Standards 25375 and 25922 replaced expiring standard 19077.

• Standard 24627 replaced expiring standard 19080.

• Standards 25378 and 25379 replaced expiring standard 19169.

Deer Farming Strand

• The Elective was removed.

• Standards 8625 and 8630 were removed.

• Standard 15599, 24818, 24820, 19101, and 24627 were added.

Sheep Farming Strand

• Standards 19102, 19103, 19156, and 19158 were removed from the Compulsory.

• Standards 25375 and 19109 were added.

• Standard 24627 replaced expiring standard 19154.

• Standard 25829 replaced expiring standard 19158.

• Standards 25382, 25383, 25384, and 25385 replaced expiring standard 19160.

• Standard 25923 replaced expiring standard 19156.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

People working towards version 1 of this qualification must complete this by December 2012 or transfer their results to version 3. People currently working towards version 2 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version by December 2013 or transfer their results to version 3. All new learners will be enrolled in programmes or courses leading to the award of version 3.

This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards.

|Credit for |Exempt from |

|19077 |25922, 25375 |

|19080 |24627 |

|19144 |24544 |

|19154 |24627 |

|19156 |25923 |

|19158 |25829 |

|19160 |25382, 25383, 25384, 25385 |

|19169 |25378, 25379 |

It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Primary Industry Training Organisation at the address below.

Reverse transition

Reverse transition has been included for versions 2 and 3 of this qualification to allow candidates to complete the qualification using the expired and expiring standards or replacement standards.

Version 3 of this qualification contains standards that have been replaced and will expire on 31 December 2013. For the purposes of version 3 of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring standards – see table below.

|Credit for |Exempt from |

|27207 |19068 |

|27210, 27214 |21559 |

Version 2 of this qualification contained standards that are expiring on 31 December 2013 or have expired. For the purpose of version 2 of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expired or expiring standards – see table below.

|Credit for |Exempt from |

|19064 |27 |

|24543 |19144 |

|24619 |19113 |

|24627 |19080, 19154 |

|24628 |19102 |

|24638 |19113 |

|24941 |19191 |

|25378, 25379 |19169 |

|25382, 25383, 25384, 25385 |19160 |

|25829 |19158 |

|25922 |19077 |

|25923 |19156 |

|27207 |19068 |

|27210, 27214 |21559 |

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 2 of this qualification contained standards that replaced earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expired standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.

|Credit for |Exempt from |

|45 |19101 |

|51 |19140, 19141 |

|566 |19073 |

|568 |19102 |

|569 |19103 |

|579 |19090 |

|583 |19076, 19077 |

|589 |19153, 19154 |

|590 |19155, 19156 |

|592 |19169 |

|593 |19191 |

|596 |19079, 19080 |

|870 |19071 |

|1513 |19071 |

|1514 |19071 |

|874 |19085 |

|1519 |19158 |

|3150 |19035 |

|6536 |19160 |

|6537 |19068 |

|6538 |19161 |

|6539 |19070 |

|10085 |19113 |

Version 2 was republished in November 2009 to include an exemption table for reverse transition requirements (included with other reverse transition above). This qualification was originally revised and issued as version 2 to take into account the replacement of standard 6540 in the compulsory section of the Arable Farming strand by standard 21559.

Version 2 of this qualification contained standards that replaced earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expired standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.

|Credit for |Exempt from |

|6540 |21559 |

|8629 |19094, 19095 |

Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Agriculture with strands in Arable, Beef, Dairy, Deer, Sheep, and General Agriculture [Ref: 0155] following its review early in 2002.

Version 1 incorporated the outcomes of a comprehensive review of Agriculture and Pest Management standards, completed in June 2002; the General Agriculture strand was deleted; total credits for the qualification decreased from 210 credits for all strands, to 80-83 for Arable Farming, 85 for Cattle Farming, 95 for Dairy Farming, 85 for Deer Farming, and 89 for Sheep Farming; standards 19142 and 19144 were added to the core compulsory section; and core elective sections were removed and replaced with strand specific elective requirements.

Certification

The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Primary Industry Training Organisation and the name of the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).

Classification

This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.

|DAS Classification |NZSCED |

|Code |Description |Code |Description |

|93 |Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture |050199 |Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > |

| | | |Agriculture > Agriculture not elsewhere classified |

|Quality Management Systems |

|Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register |

|credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards |

|must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in |

|the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard. |

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