NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 1 of 6 National Certificate in Equine (Community Coach) (Level 3) Level 3 Credits 93 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2013. Purpose This certificate is awarded to people who have demonstrated competency in a range of skills to care for horses and coach riders at an introductory level. People may continue to gain unit standards that lead to National Certificate in Equine (Grade 1 Coaching) (Level 4) [Ref: 0656]. The qualification recognises a combination of equine care, equine health, and equitation skills required for coaching, which meet the horse management skills and knowledge required by the industry. Many of the unit standards contained within this qualification are also included in the National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing, Sporthorse, Thoroughbred Racing, and Track Riding [Ref: 0654]. Replacement Information This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Equine (Preliminary Coaching) (Level 3) [Ref: 1603]. Credit Range Level 1 credits 2 Level 2 credits 18 Level 3 credits 58 Level 4 credits 15 Total 93 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.
NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 2 of 6 Summary of Requirements Compulsory standards Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care 1623 Prepare a horse for show 2 3 1624 Care for a horse's paddock, and horses in a paddock 3 6 1648 Clean stables 2 2 1650 Prepare a horse for travel by land, load and unload 2 4 1656 Groom a horse 2 2 6578 Care for stabled horses 4 8 6611 Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure for bringing a horse into work after a spell and letting down 6612 Identify plants and trees which are potentially poisonous to horses, and describe methods of removal 6622 Feed stabled horses, and describe horse care in short term accommodation 3 2 3 3 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health 1651 Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common ailments and lameness in horses 6580 Recognise and describe how to deal with an emergency situation involving horses 6615 Recognise, manage and treat problems of performance horses in consultation with the veterinarian 3 8 3 2 3 2 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training 1626 Prepare a horse for lunging and lunge for exercise 1660 Identify, catch, and prepare a horse for exercise 2 4
NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 3 of 6 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equitation 6582 Ride a horse in a balanced position at walk, trot and canter on the flat and over undulating country 6584 Demonstrate schooling exercises with the horse accepting the bit 6585 Ride a showjumping course of 8-10 obstacles of height 70 cm to 90 cm 6586 Ride a horse over single cross country obstacles, 70 cm to 80 cm in height 6587 Build a gymnastics grid that improves the horse's way of going 6588 Design, and assess an existing showjumping course of 8-10 obstacles, 80 cm to 1.1 metres in height 16226 Plan, implement, and evaluate a coaching session for riders on horses 3 5 4 2 4 5 3 10 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Saddlery 6579 Clean and maintain saddlery for horses 2 2 Health > Health Studies > Core Health 6401 Provide first aid 2 1 6402 Provide basic life support 1 1 Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice 497 Protect health and safety in the workplace 1 1 Transition Arrangements Version 3 Version 3 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring. This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Equine (Preliminary Coaching) (Level 3) [Ref: 1603]. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 4 of 6 Previous versions of the qualification Version 2 was issued as part of an overall Equine qualification review. Changes to structure and content titles, levels and credits of all reviewed unit standards updated unit standard 6401 added to qualification total credits have increased from 88 to 93 level added to title of the qualification. All existing candidates may complete version 1 of this qualification or transfer their existing achievements to version 2. It is anticipated that no existing candidates are disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, candidates may appeal in the first instance to, which will consider any appeal on a case by case basis. Version 1 of this qualification and the National Certificate in Equine (Grade 1 Coaching) [Ref: 0656], jointly replaced the National Certificate in Equine (Coaching) with strands in New Zealand Equestrian Federation Community Coach and New Zealand Pony Club Association Senior Instructor [Ref: 0252], and the National Certificate in Equine (Intermediate Instructor) [Ref: 0267]. The transition period has now expired and the final date for the award of the replaced qualifications was 31 December 2000. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 August 1999 December 2008 Review 2 April 2004 December 2013 Review 3 December 2010 December 2013 Standard Setting Body PO Box 10383 The Terrace Wellington 6143 Telephone 04 801 9616 Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification New Zealand Industry Training Organisation - Industrial Health and Safety Advisory Group NZQA
NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 5 of 6 Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the and 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 263 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine 092199 Society and Culture > Sport and Recreation > Sport and Recreation 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. 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.
NZQF NQ Ref 0655 Version 3 Page 6 of 6 Prerequisite Diagram Level 1 6402 Level 2 6401