NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 1 of 8 National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) Level 4 Credits 133 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 30 June 2009. Purpose This certificate is intended for people employed in the horticulture industry who seek to specialise in Vegetable Production. The aim of the certificate is to provide recognition for the attainment of the knowledge and skills which are essential for competence in that sector of the horticulture industry, together with other skills which are desirable to complement them. In order to encourage a flexible approach and to allow people to pursue areas of personal interest, both within the industry and outside of it, the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training supports people utilising credits from other sections of the Framework. When people select these complementary credits, the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training supports a general approach. It accepts that there is merit in the certificate reflecting a broad base of skills and competencies instead of a narrow defined course. The certificate encourages this flexible approach in order to promote the transportability and development of skills, knowledge and personal interests across subject areas. The has developed a National Diploma in Horticulture [Ref: 0292] and intends developing further supervisory and management qualifications. Some credits gained from the National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4) can be used towards such qualifications. Trainees should bear this in mind when selecting electives. The New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training urges people to sight the qualification requirements that are available in those areas before choosing electives. People should be aware of the other level 4 certificates available that relate to other disciplines in the industry. They should seek assistance from appropriate sources (eg. careers advisors, provider liaison officers, Regional Managers) if in doubt as to which certificate to aim for. Replacement Information This qualification has been replaced by the Vegetable Production strand of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands [Ref: 1015].
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 2 of 8 Special Notes Recognition of prior learning may be granted on application to the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training and to accredited providers. Credit Range Compulsory Elective Level 1 credits 6 0-21 Level 2 credits 30 0-35 Level 3 credits 22 0-35 Level 4 or above credits 31 9-44 Minimum totals 89 44 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NQF 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 in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html. 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 Compulsory standards Elective A minimum of 44 credits as specified Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery 10091 Drive wheel tractors and implements on flat terrain 3 4 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture > Production Horticulture 35 Demonstrate knowledge of fertilisers 3 3 772 Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of plants and the functions of the different parts 2 10
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 3 of 8 800 Demonstrate knowledge of harvest principles for 2 3 horticultural crops and use basic harvest techniques 801 Transport harvested crop to the depot 3 1 805 Grade vegetables to pre-determined criteria 3 2 1062 Select and harvest individual pieces of produce 3 3 1781 Select and apply post harvest treatments to vegetable 4 3 crops 1787 Pack and despatch pre-graded vegetables 2 3 1796 Demonstrate knowledge of vegetable production 2 4 1802 Recognise common pests, diseases, and disorders important to vegetable production 2804 Maintain a documented work record and prepare an enterprise report 2813 Demonstrate knowledge of quality control requirements in horticulture 2814 Apply quality control in horticulture product harvesting and packaging 4 5 4 12 2 2 4 5 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pest Management > Pest Control 5059 Demonstrate understanding of safety precautions when 1 1 using agrichemicals 5060 Apply agrichemicals by non-motorised applicators 2 3 5061 Identify and control weeds 2 3 5062 Demonstrate knowledge of plant pests, diseases, 2 1 disorders, and their control 5063 Identify plant pests, diseases, and disorders, and 3 3 describe control measures 5064 Apply an agrichemical using a motorised applicator 3 4 5065 Control weeds 4 3 5066 Calibrate agrichemical application equipment 4 3 Health > Health Studies > Core Health 6400 Manage first aid 3 2 6401 Provide basic first aid 2 1 6402 Provide basic life support 1 1
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 4 of 8 Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice 497 Protect health and safety in the workplace 1 1 Sciences > Mathematics > Measurement 8492 Use standard units of measurement 1 3 Elective A minimum of 44 credits Of which a minimum of 9 credits at Level 4 or above From the following sets Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 1 A minimum of 28 credits Field Subfield Domain Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Elective 2 A minimum of 16 credits From anywhere on the NQF Horticulture Any Transition Arrangements Version 6 Version 6 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring. This qualification has been replaced by the Vegetable Production strand of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands [Ref: 1015]. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 5 of 8 While the SSB is confident that no candidates will be affected by this review, any who are enrolled in courses leading to this qualification must transfer their results to either the replacement qualification, the National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) [Ref: 1015], or the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with optional strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1014], as this qualification is no longer achievable. NZHITO intends that no existing candidate be disadvantaged by the review of this qualification. Any person who feels that they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact NZHITO at the address below. Previous versions of the qualification Version 5 was revised in August 2001 to take into account the reviews of pest control and core health standards. Changes to the structure and content of the qualification titles, levels and credits of reviewed standards updated; increase in compulsory credit total from 85 to 89 credits; elective 2 requirements reduced from 20 to 16 credits from anywhere on the National Qualifications Framework; standard 6401 added to the compulsory section. People part way through version 4 may either complete that version or transfer to version 5. The last date for award of version 4 is December 2004. Version 4 was reviewed in March 1998. 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 see table below. Credit for Exempt from 2 5059 7 5060 8 5061 20 5062 28 5063 29 5064 52 5065 53 5066
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 6 of 8 Credit for Exempt from 536 8492 5, 23 10091 These transition arrangements no longer make provision for people with credit for Unit 532, Obtain first aid certificate. This standard was designated as expiring in 1996, and it is expected that all candidates eligible for this version of the qualification will have been credited with the new core health standards 6401 and 6402. Any version of a standard contained within this qualification which retains its original standard identification number will continue to meet the requirements of this qualification. Version 3 and prior versions Transition for people part way through version 3 and prior versions ended in December 2000. Version 3 was published in August 1997 following maintenance of the qualification. Version 2 was published in July 1996 following an amendment to the prerequisite diagram. Version 1 was registered in October 1995. NQF Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Revision 2 July 1996 December 2004 Revision 3 August 1997 December 2004 Review 4 March 1998 December 2004 Revision 5 August 2001 June 2009 Review 6 January 2009 June 2009 Standard Setting Body PO Box 8638 RICCARTON Christchurch Telephone 03 964 4735 Email mike@hortito.org.nz Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification Agriculture Industry Training NZQA
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 7 of 8 Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training and the accredited organisation. Classification This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. NQF Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 97 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Horticulture 050301 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Horticulture and Viticulture > Horticulture Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training s must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training s assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
NQF Ref 0089 Version 6 Page 8 of 8 Prerequisite Diagram Unit 6402 Level 1 Unit 6401 Level 2 Unit 6400 Unit 10091 Unit 801 Level 3