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Maintain recreational tracks using hand and power tools
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of
the visitor strategy of the specified organisation; demonstrate knowledge of
the track service standards of the specified organisation; describe correct
usage of track markers and signs; clear vegetation from the track using hand
and power tools; and maintain track surfaces using hand and power tools.
Subfield
Environment
Domain
Conservation
Status
Registered
Status date
26 May 2004
Date version published
20 November 2009
Planned review date
31 December 2010
Entry information
Prerequisites: Unit 6916, Demonstrate knowledge of the
Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use;
and Unit 6917, Operate a chainsaw; or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Recommended: Unit 13002, Demonstrate knowledge of
timber used in construction.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
The Skills Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0121
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Definitions
Specified organisation refers to the Department of Conservation, a named regional
authority, or other body that has legislative authority for the maintenance of public
lands.
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Specifications and standards refer to documented specifications and standards and
may include any of the following: working drawings, job specifications, organisational
specifications, standards, work manuals, competencies and/or guidelines (eg set out
by the Department of Conservation, or regional authority).
Tracks may be routes, tramping tracks, walking tracks and paths as defined by the
relevant landholding authority classifications (ie Department of Conservation or
regional authority).
Hand and power tools may include but are not limited to – grubber, slasher, shovel,
chainsaw, scrub bar.
2
The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of when iwi involvement would be
sought prior to starting work, and under what circumstances work would be halted
and iwi or archaeological expertise would be sought.
3
Legislation, regulations, and codes to be complied with in this unit standard include
but are not limited to the Protected Objects Act 1975, Building Act 2004, the Building
Code, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Historic Places Act 1993,
Resource Management Act 1991, and New Zealand Standard SNZ HB
8630:2004,Tracks and outdoor visitor structures.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the visitor strategy of the specified organisation.
Performance criteria
1.1
The purpose of the visitor strategy is described in accordance with
organisational definitions.
1.2
Visitor groups, physical characteristics, public recreation value and expectations
of the intended users are defined and described.
1.3
The visitor strategy is described in terms of how it is applied by the field worker
of the specified organisation.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the track service standards of the specified organisation.
Performance criteria
2.1
The purpose of the service standards is described in accordance with
organisational definitions.
2.2
The relationships between the visitor groups and the organisational service
standards are identified and described.
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2.3
The service standards are described in terms of how they are applied by the
field worker of the specified organisation.
Range
2.4
service standards – dependent on visitor group.
Numbers of maintenance intervals and minimum attention requirements are
described in accordance with specifications and standards.
Element 3
Describe correct usage of track markers and signs.
Performance criteria
3.1
The description identifies usage and maintenance of outdoor markers, signs
and interpretation panels in accordance with specifications and standards.
Element 4
Clear vegetation from the track using hand and power tools.
Performance criteria
4.1
Width and height of clearance are in accordance with track classification.
4.2
Tools and implements are identified and used appropriately for types of
vegetation.
4.3
Existing scenic views are maintained where required through selective
trimming.
4.4
Track blockages are cleared or track is diverted according to organisational
specifications and standards.
Range
track blockages may include but are not limited to – windfall, slips,
washouts;
evidence is required of one blockage cleared or one diversion
created.
Element 5
Maintain track surfaces using hand and power tools.
Performance criteria
5.1
Surface width is in accordance with the track classification systems of the
specified organisation.
5.2
Track surface is cleared and formed using hand tools and power tools to
specifications and standards.
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5.3
Drainage is constructed and maintained to standards and specifications.
5.4
Track is left safe and suitable for intended use.
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
Please contact The Skills Organisation info@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
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