NZQA registered unit standard
26845 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of optimising Iwi Fisheries Assets
Level
5
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of Iwi Fisheries Asset management and the
fisheries value chain, and how it could be applied to optimise
Iwi Fisheries Assets.
Classification
Seafood Māori > Kaupapa Tangaroa
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 23836, Describe the process of allocating and transferring
Annual Catch Entitlement; and Unit 20935, Describe the Quota
Management System in New Zealand.
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
Iwi Fisheries Asset Management refers to the management of Iwi Fisheries Assets
such as quota (settlement and/or non-settlement), Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL)
income shares, and cash components that Mandated Iwi Organisations have
responsibility for.
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.
Quota Management System refers to the allocation of catch limits for specific fish
species.
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Assessment against this unit standard is based on the Iwi Fisheries Assets of one
MIO. Where engagement and consultation with tangata whenua is required, tikanga
and kawa specific to the hapū or iwi are applied.
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NZQA registered unit standard
26845 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of Iwi Fisheries Asset management.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The Quota Management System is explained in terms of the impact on Iwi
Fisheries Asset Management.
Range
includes but is not limited to – Quota Management Areas (QMA),
Setting of Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and Total Allowable
Commercial Catch (TACC), property rights, Annual Catch
Entitlements (ACE), Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ).
1.2
Iwi Fisheries Assets are explained in terms of the process of allocation and
management through the national settlement structure.
1.3
Iwi Fisheries Assets are analysed in terms of the influence of quota structure on
asset optimisation.
1.4
Iwi Fisheries Assets are identified and outlined in terms of scope, size, value,
and current utilisation.
1.5
Iwi Fisheries Assets are explained in terms of the current management system.
Range
1.6
includes but is not limited to – system size, system structure,
internal and external relationships.
Iwi Fisheries Assets are explained in terms of responding to potential cultural,
social, environmental and economic opportunities.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the fisheries value chain, and how it could be applied to
optimise Iwi Fisheries Assets.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Each component of the fisheries value chain is explained in terms of purpose,
process of operating in that component, legislative requirements, and
connection to other components.
Range
components of the fisheries value chain include – Annual Catch
Entitlement (ACE) trading, harvesting, processing, retail,
marketing.
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The fisheries value chain is analysed in terms of the potential applications to the
Iwi Fisheries Assets.
Range
applicable components of the fisheries value chain, costs,
opportunities, benefits, risks and risk mitigation.
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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0123
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and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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