NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 1 of 11 National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming Level 4-5 Credits 72-88 This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018 Transition Arrangements This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (Level 5) with strands in Livestock Production and Crop Production [Ref: 2211]. Version 3 of this qualification has been republished to extend the last date of enrolment from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2016. The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016. However, it is recommended that all new candidates be enrolled in the new qualification. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Award Registration 1 August 2005 December 2012 Revision 2 November 2011 December 2018 Review 3 December 2013 December 2018 Republication 3 June 2015 December 2018 Standard Setting Body (Primary ITO) PO Box 10383 The Terrace Wellington 6143 Telephone 04 801 9616 Fax 04 801 9626 Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 2 of 11 National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming Level 4 or 5 depending on strand Credits 72-88 Purpose This qualification is for people who have, or wish to undertake, a role where they are responsible for agricultural production. People may already have significant industry experience prior to entry and may therefore be credited with a proportion of this qualification. The qualification is stranded to allow people to specialise in one or more of the agricultural sectors - arable farming, beef farming, dairy farming, deer farming, and sheep farming. The skills and knowledge required for each of the strands are specific to that particular agricultural production sector. The Core Compulsory section recognises the skills and knowledge required to develop production management action plans and analyse results, identify and analyse high performance in agribusiness productivity, and manage a feed budget to meet agribusiness production targets. This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills in, and shares many of the strandspecific credits with, the National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Beef Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 0986]. On completion of this qualification people can pathway onto other agriculture industry qualifications such as the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business Planning and Financial Management) [Ref: 1186], the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness Resource Management) [Ref: 1187], and the National Diploma in Agribusiness Management [Ref: 0647]. Replacement information This qualification, along with the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness Resource Management) [Ref: 1187], and the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business Planning and Financial Management) [Ref: 1186] replaced the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management with strands in Production Management, Business Planning, Physical Resource Management, Taxation and Risk Management, Capital Management, and Financial Planning [Ref: 0500].
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 3 of 11 Credit Range Core Compulsory Arable Farming Strand Cattle Farming Strand E 1 E 2 C E Level 3 credits - 1-12 0-8 - - Level 4 credits - 8-19 12-20 38 0-10 Level 5 credits 32 - - 8 0-10 Minimum totals 32 20 20 46 10 Qualification total with 72 88 strand Qualification level 4 5 Dairy Farming Strand Deer Farming Strand Sheep Farming Strand C E C E C E Level 3 credits - 0-5 - - - - Level 4 credits 21 17-22 7 3-7 28 7-30 Level 5 credits 8-34 - 8 - Minimum totals 29 22 41 3-7 36 7-30 Qualification total with 83 76-80 75-98 strand Qualification level 5 5 5 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NZQF National Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. 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: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/. 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 Cattle Farming Strand Dairy Farming Strand Deer Farming Strand Sheep Farming Strand
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 4 of 11 Detailed Requirements Core Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agribusiness Management 21389 Develop Productivity action plans for an agribusiness, and analyse results 21391 Identify, benchmark, and analyse high performance in agribusiness productivity 21393 Prepare, implement, and monitor a feed budget to meet agribusiness production targets 5 10 5 10 5 12 Arable Farming Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Arable Farming Strand Elective 1 Arable Farming Strand Elective 2 Arable Farming Strand Elective 1 A minimum of 20 credits Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery 19063 Describe methods to maximise tractor efficiency during cultivation 4 4 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Arable Farming 869 Demonstrate knowledge of arable farm production 4 6 19066 Demonstrate knowledge of the function of harvesting machinery and harvesting 19071 Demonstrate knowledge of the storage of cash crops, and evaluate methods of crop residue disposal 3 3 3 4 19123 Demonstrate knowledge of irrigation systems, and calculate soil moisture and water efficiency 4 4 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > General Agriculture 19140 Demonstrate knowledge of water use and quality, and related land use issues in primary production 3 5
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 5 of 11 19141 Demonstrate knowledge of land management in primary production Arable Farming Strand Elective 2 A minimum of 20 credits 4 5 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery 19062 Cultivate with a tractor with more than one implement 4 5 19064 Prepare to plough, and plough a paddock 4 5 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Arable Farming 868 Assist with disposal of crop residues 3 3 19070 Harvest cash crops under supervision 3 5 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture > Production Horticulture 50 Prepare seedbeds and sow crops on a field scale 4 10 Cattle Farming Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Cattle Farming Strand Compulsory Cattle Farming Strand Elective Cattle Farming Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming 19076 Diagnose and treat ill-health in cattle 4 10 19079 Assess condition of cattle, determine feed 4 8 requirements, and feed a herd of cattle 25922 Describe ill-health in cattle 4 3 19117 Demonstrate knowledge of meat production 4 7 19118 Describe ruminant digestion, and feeding requirements to meet production targets 5 8
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 6 of 11 25375 Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock 4 10 Cattle Farming Strand Elective A minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above Field Subfield Domain Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Agriculture Cattle Farming Farming Skills Dairy Farming Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Dairy Farming Strand Compulsory Dairy Farming Strand Elective Dairy Farming Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming 19085 Demonstrate knowledge of cattle mating practices and 4 4 management 25922 Describe ill-health in cattle 4 3 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Dairy Farming 18197 Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce premium quality cow's milk 4 4 19118 Describe ruminant digestion, and feeding requirements to meet production targets 25375 Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock 5 8 4 10 Dairy Farming Strand Elective A minimum of 22 credits Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Cattle Farming 19073 Prepare for calving and calve cows 4 8
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 7 of 11 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 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Dairy Farming 19091 Manage a dairy herd during milking and drying off 4 8 25378 Implement and monitor a planned mating programme for a dairy herd 25379 Implement and monitor a planned calving programme for a dairy herd 4 8 4 8 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > General Agriculture 19140 Demonstrate knowledge of water use and quality, and related land use issues in primary production 19141 Demonstrate knowledge of land management in primary production 3 5 4 5 Deer Farming Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Deer Farming Strand Compulsory Deer Farming Strand Elective Deer Farming Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Deer Farming 8621 Maintain the health of deer 5 6 8623 Plan and coordinate pasture management and the 4 7 feeding of deer 8628 Manage a deer herd before, during, and after fawning 5 10 8630 Demonstrate knowledge of the deer product market, and assess and determine deer farming policy 5 10 19118 Describe ruminant digestion, and feeding requirements to meet production targets 5 8
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 8 of 11 Deer Farming Strand Elective A minimum of 1 standard Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Deer Farming 1521 Demonstrate knowledge of deer breeding methods and 4 3 programmes 1530 Demonstrate knowledge of deer mating management 4 4 19117 Demonstrate knowledge of meat production 4 7 Sheep Farming Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Sheep Farming Strand Compulsory Sheep Farming Strand Elective Sheep Farming Strand Compulsory The following standards are required 19117 Demonstrate knowledge of meat production 4 7 19118 Describe ruminant digestion, and feeding requirements to meet production targets 25375 Plan, implement, and record a health programme for livestock 5 8 4 10 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Sheep Farming 19153 Assess condition of sheep, determine feed 4 8 requirements, and feed a mob of sheep 19155 Diagnose and treat ill-health in sheep 4 10 25923 Describe ill-health in sheep 4 3 Sheep Farming Strand Elective A minimum of 2 standards 25829 Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeding methods 4 3 and programmes
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 9 of 11 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Sheep Farming 19159 Demonstrate knowledge of sheep mating management 4 4 practices 25382 Select and prepare rams and ewes, and implement 4 6 tupping 25383 Prepare for and implement lambing, and take action to 4 20 minimise ewe and lamb losses 25384 Prepare for, and implement, docking of lambs 4 10 25385 Plan and implement the weaning of lambs 4 4 Transition Arrangements Version 2 was issued following a revision to replace expiring standards and also to update the details of reviewed standards. Changes to structure and content overall qualification credit total changed from 70-75 credits to 72-88 credits; the information in the credit range table was updated and the level of the Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, and Sheep Farming strands changed from 4 to 5; standard titles, levels, and credits were updated; expiring standards 19068, 19069, and 21559 were removed from the qualification as they were designated expiring without replacement; expiring standard 19156 was replaced by standards 25375 and 25923; expiring standard 19158 was replaced by standard 25829; expiring standard 19160 was replaced by standards 25382, 25383, 25384, and 25385; expiring standard 19169 was replaced by standards 25378 and 25379; expiring standard 19077 was replaced by standards 25922 and 25375. This qualification contains standards that replace or are substitutes for earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the earlier standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or substitute standards see table below. Credit for Exempt from 11850 21391 11851 21393 19036 21389 19077 25375, 25922 19083 25829 19156 25375, 25923
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 10 of 11 Credit for Exempt from 19158 25829 19160 25382, 25383, 25384, 25385 19169 25378, 25379 People working towards version 1 of this qualification may complete that version or transfer their results to version 2. People who wish to complete version 1 should note that standards 19077, 19156, 19158, 19160, and 19169 will expire on 31 December 2011 and that assessment against these standards must take place before this date. All new learners will be enrolled in programmes or courses leading to the award of version 2. The Agriculture Industry Training Organisation intends that no existing candidate is disadvantaged by this review. Any person who feels disadvantaged by the transition should contact the ITO at the address below. Previous versions of the qualification Version 1 of this qualification, along with the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness Resource Management) [Ref: 1187], and the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business Planning and Financial Management) [Ref: 1186] replaced the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management with strands in Production Management, Business Planning, Physical Resource Management, Taxation and Risk Management, Capital Management, and Financial Planning [Ref: 0500]. Version 1 of this qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this version of the 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 5065, 6540 21559 11850 21391 11851 21393 19036 21389 Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training Organisation
NZQF NQ Ref 1188 Version 3 Page 11 of 11 Certification The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Agriculture 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.