National Certificate in Pork Production (Husbandry) (Level 4)
Level / 4Credits / 48
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2019.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification was republished in January 2018 to extend the last date for enrolment from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2018 and extend the last date of assessment to 31 December 2019.
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (Level 4) [Ref: 2526].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the qualification is 31 December 2018.
The last date to meet the requirements of the qualification is 31 December 2019 at which point the qualification will be designateddiscontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the 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 / June 2010 / December 2019
Review / 2 / November 2014 / December 2019
Republication / 2 / January 2018 / December 2019
Standard Setting Body
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone 04 801 9616
Facsimile 04 801 9626
Website www.primaryito.ac.nz
National Certificate in Pork Production (Husbandry) (Level 4)
Level / 4Credits / 48
Purpose
This qualification is designed for people who wish to develop a technical knowledge of pig husbandry in order to be able to communicate with, and implement the advice of, professionals such as veterinary surgeons and nutritional advisors, for the purposes of increasing pork production unit productivity and decreasing costs. They may already be working as Section Managers.
Holders of this qualification will have the skills to plan a health programme. They will also have knowledge of the composition and contribution of feed nutrients used for pigs, diet formulation, the effect of disease on pig herd productivity and disease management, and pig breeding programmes; pig genetics, breeding, and improvement; and pig reproductive organs and hormones, and factors affecting reproductive performance.
The elective set recognises the skills for managing the care of either a grower pig herd newly weaned pigs. Holders will select the standard which is applicable to their own workplace.
Candidates may already have completed the National Certificate in Pork Production (Senior Stockperson - Husbandry) (Level 3) [Ref: 1560], the National Certificate in Pork Production (Senior Stockperson - Reproduction) (Level 3) [Ref: 1561], or the National Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 1562] prior to award of this qualification. However, completion of qualifications [Ref: 1560], [Ref: 1561], and [Ref: 1562] is not a requirement for entry to this qualification. The aim of qualification [Ref: 1560] is to allow people to further their skills in the area of pig husbandry applicable to both indoor and outdoor units. The aim of qualification [Ref: 1561] is to allow specialisation in reproduction in either indoor or outdoor operations. The aim of qualification [Ref: 1562] is for people to gain the skills to manage a section of the pork production unit as a Section Manager.
People may complete this qualification concurrently with the National Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 1562], and then may progress to the National Certificate in Pork Production (Unit Management) (Level 5) [Ref: 1564] if they wish to further their skills to manage a total pork production unit.
Special Notes
A pork production section is one part of the total pork production unit. A pork production unit is a collective term for several pork production sections. For example, a farrowing section, a grower section, and a dry sow section together make up a pork production unit.
Although this qualification is open entry, it is highly recommended that candidates complete both the National Certificate in Pork Production (Senior Stockperson - Husbandry) (Level 3) [Ref: 1560], and the National Certificate in Pork Production (Senior Stockperson - Reproduction) (Level 3) [Ref: 1561] prior to award of this qualification.
Credit Range
Compulsory / ElectiveLevel 4 credits / 7 / 15-30
Level 5 credits / 26 / -
Minimum totals / 33 / 15
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF QualificationsCredit 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
0· Compulsory standards
0· Elective – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pork Production > Pig Health and Nutrition
ID / Title / Level / Credit /25389 / Describe the composition and contribution of feed nutrients used for pigs, and formulate diets for pigs / 5 / 10
25391 / Describe disease management and the effect of disease on pig herd productivity, and plan a pork unit health programme / 5 / 10
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pork Production > Pig Husbandry
ID / Title / Level / Credit /25390 / Describe the effects of culling, wastage, and reproductive factors, on reproductive performance of the pig breeding herd / 5 / 6
26158 / Demonstrate knowledge of pig genetics, breeding, and improvement / 4 / 5
26159 / Demonstrate knowledge of pig breeding programmes / 4 / 2
Elective
A minimum of 1 standard
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pork Production > Pork Production Unit Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit /4475 / Manage the care of the grower pig herd / 4 / 15
22061 / Manage the care of newly weaned pigs / 4 / 15
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCED /Code / Description / Code / Description /
290 / Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Pork Production / 050105 / Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Agriculture > Animal Husbandry
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations 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.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018