NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Locate and summarise, critique, and evaluate fisheries research
relevant to an iwi fisheries asset management context
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
15
People credited with this unit standard are able to: locate and
summarise fisheries research relevant to the selected Iwi
Fisheries Asset Management system of the mandated iwi
organisation; critique the selected fisheries research; and
evaluate the potential impact of the research findings on the
selected Iwi Fisheries Asset Management system of the
mandated iwi organisation.
This unit standard is for people who are looking to extend their
experience, skills and knowledge in working within Iwi Fisheries
management asset contexts.
Classification
Seafood Māori > Kaupapa Mātaitai
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Fisheries Act
1996 and associated regulations such as the Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary
Fishing) Regulations 1998; Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986,
specifically regulation 27A; Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations
1999; Biosecurity Act 1993; Te Ture Whenua Maori/Maori Land Act 1993, Maori
Fisheries Act 2004; Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975; Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries
Claims) Settlement Act 1992 and subsequent amendments.
2
Definitions
Research is systematic investigation and study in order to establish facts and reach
new conclusions. This may include but is not limited to using appropriate print and
electronic resources such as stock assessment reports; iwi fisheries management
company visits and interviews, engagement with iwi or hapū. For the purposes of
this unit standard, research requires the accurate citing of reference sources.
Specifically for Outcome 3, research findings refers to the output from Outcomes 1
and 2.
Iwi Fisheries Asset Management refers to managing fish quota, fisheries, or fish
species that Mandated Iwi Organisations are responsible for. This may be at a local,
regional (hapū) or iwi level.
Mandated Iwi Organisation (MIO), in relation to an iwi, means an organisation
recognised by Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited as the representative organisation
of that iwi under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.
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Assessment against this unit standard will be based on Iwi Fisheries Asset
Management of one region for which an MIO has responsibility.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Locate and summarise fisheries research relevant to the selected Iwi Fisheries Asset
Management system of the MIO.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Research questions from the fisheries research are defined in terms of its
purpose.
1.2
Information sources containing fisheries research are identified.
1.3
Fisheries research is selected and research findings are accessed.
1.4
The research is summarised.
Range
research questions, introduction, methodology, results.
Outcome 2
Critique the selected fisheries research.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The critique explains the methodology employed in achieving the findings in the
selected fisheries research.
Range
2.2
may include but is not limited to – research design; identification of
sources of information; literature review; information gathering
techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis.
The appropriateness of the research methodology is critiqued in terms of the
identified research questions.
Outcome 3
Evaluate the potential impact of the research findings on the selected Iwi Fisheries Asset
Management system of the MIO.
Range
impacts include cultural, social, environmental and economic;
includes commercial and customary iwi fisheries interests.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Research findings are compared, contrasted and evaluated to determine areas
for improved efficiency and sustainability.
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The potential impact on Iwi Fisheries Asset Management is described in terms
of the potential benefits and risks of making changes in response to the
research findings.
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
15 April 2011
N/A
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Comments on this unit standard
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