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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ICT in the racing industry

Level / 3
Credits / 5

PurposePeople credited with this unit standard are able to: use information and communication technology (ICT) to seek information for use in the racing industry; identify and use application software and link its functions to the racing industry; and demonstrate knowledge of computer based racing management systems.

Subfield / Equine
Domain / Equine Industry
Status / Registered
Status date / 23 April 2008
Date version published / 23 April 2008
Planned review date / 31 December 2013
Entry information / Open.
Accreditation / Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
Standard setting body (SSB) / Primary Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0018

This AMAP can be accessed at

Special notes

1All activities associated with this unit standard must comply with occupational health and safety guidelines and recommendations in relation to working environment and work practices, and the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and its subsequent amendments.

2Sector websites include Equestrian Sports New Zealand, Harness Racing New Zealand Inc, Judicial Control Authority, New Zealand Farriers Association, New Zealand Greyhounds, New Zealand Racing Board, New Zealand Trainers Association, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc.

Elements and performance criteria

Element 1

Use ICT to seek information for use in the racing industry.

Performance criteria

1.1Eight examples of information on sector websites are located and accessed.

1.2The advantages and disadvantages of accessing ICT to seek information are outlined and compared to other methods of gaining information.

Rangeother methods – libraries, oral, books, magazines, interviews, hardcopy, via mail/courier.

Element 2

Identify and use application software and link its functions to the racing industry.

Performance criteria

2.1Five common software applications are identified and are described in terms of their function in the racing industry.

Rangemay include but is not limited to - word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, internet, email, presentation.

2.2Two common software applications are applied to produce documentation required in the racing industry.

Rangedocumentation may include but is not limited to - job applications, invoicing, budgeting, newsletters, email, business cards, marketing brochures.

2.3Two forms of information are submitted to industry organisations using ICT.

Rangemay include but is not limited to – nominations, stable returns, rider/driver, gear changes, membership, ownership, registrations.

Element 3

Demonstrate knowledge of computer based racing management systems.

Performance criteria

3.1Two computer based racing management systems are identified.

Rangemay include but is not limited to – stable or stud management systems, pedigree analysis systems, racing accounting systems.

3.2The benefits for using computer based racing management systems are identified.

Please note

Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.

Comments on this unit standard

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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018