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level:
3
credit:
5
planned review date:
April 2006
sub-field:
Biosecurity
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify
legislative authorities and requirements relating to
biosecurity; explain entry standards for imported goods and
conveyances; and identify documentation relating to
biosecurity requirements.
This unit standard is designed for people who are, or wish to
become, Quarantine Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Forestry (MAF).
entry information:
Recommended: prior credit for Unit 16819, Demonstrate
knowledge of global biosecurity awareness and the New
Zealand response, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Forest Industries Training.
special notes:
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Definitions
Conveyance includes any craft, truck, cargo container,
horsebox, wagon, cart, dray, cage, kennel, or vehicle
that is or has been used for the conveyance of, or has
come into direct contact with, any organism or organic
material.
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Any other biosecurity terms that are used in this unit
standard and are defined in the Biosecurity Act 1993,
Import Health Standards, International Plant Protection
Convention (IPPC) 1992, or the FAO Glossary of
Phytosanitary Terms 1990, are to be taken as having
the same meanings as defined in those documents.
Where definitions appear in more than one document,
the documents are to be given the order of precedence
as listed here.
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Process Procedures are the standard operating
procedures approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry Biosecurity Authority (MAFBA) for the direction
of MAF Quarantine Service (MSQ) staff in the delivery
of biosecurity services.
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Import Health Standards are issued by, and are
available through, the MAF Biosecurity Authority, PO
Box 2526, Wellington, or from the MAF website at
www.maf.govt.nz.
4
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
1992 and the FAO Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms
1990 are available through Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry Quarantine Service (MQS) offices, and from
Forest Industries Training, PO Box 6216, Rotorua.
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Legislation applying to this unit standard includes the
Biosecurity Act 1993, Hazardous Substances and New
Organisms Act 1996, Agricultural Compounds and
Veterinary Medicines Act 1997, Diplomatic Privileges
and Immunities Act 1968, Resource Management Act
1991, Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989,
Fisheries Act 1983, Health Act 1956, Conservation Act
1987, and their subsequent amendments.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Identify legislative authorities and requirements relating to biosecurity.
performance criteria
1.1
The scope of the Biosecurity Act 1993 is explained in terms of the importation of
risk goods, administrative provisions, miscellaneous powers, savings, and
transitional provisions.
1.2
The Legislative powers and authorities granted to warranted Quarantine
Officers are explained in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 1993.
1.3
Biosecurity breaches and offences under the Biosecurity Act 1993 and actions
to be taken by appointed quarantine staff, are described in accordance with
Process Procedures.
1.4
Other legislation relating to biosecurity requirements at the New Zealand border
is defined in terms of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry delegated
authorities and responsibilities under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
Range:
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, Diplomatic
Privileges and Immunities Act 1968, Resource Management Act
1991, Health Act 1956, Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary
Medicines Act 1997.
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element 2
Explain entry standards for imported goods and conveyances.
performance criteria
2.1
Biosecurity requirements for imported goods and conveyances are explained in
terms of Permits to Import, Import Health Standards, and their relationship to
Process Procedures.
2.2
Interdepartmental and interagency requirements and delegated authorities
relating to imported goods are explained in accordance with interdepartmental
and interagency service agreements.
Range:
departments and agencies - Department of Conservation, Land
Transport Safety Authority, New Zealand Immigration Service,
New Zealand Customs Service, Ministry of Health, Ministry of
Fisheries, Environmental Risk Management Authority New
Zealand.
element 3
Identify documentation relating to biosecurity requirements.
performance criteria
3.1
Pre-entry documentation requirements for imported goods are identified in
accordance with Process Procedures.
Range:
documentation includes but is not limited to - manifests, airway
bills, risk cargo profiles, International Phytosanitary Certificates,
Animal Compounds Unit licences, certificates of origin, irradiation
certificates, manufacturer’s declarations, permits to export, permits
to import, veterinary certificates, fumigation certificates, seed
analysis certificates, treatment certificates, thermograph records,
sampling certificates, pasteurisation certificates, zoo-sanitary
certificates.
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3.2
Control documents for imported goods and conveyances are identified in
accordance with Process Procedures.
Range:
3.3
Biosecurity Authorisation Clearance Certificate (BACC), invoices,
laboratory submissions.
Post-entry records and reports are identified in accordance with MQS
requirements.
Range:
statistical reports, activity reports, seizure reports, inspection
reports.
Comments to:
Competenz
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 9005
Auckland 1149
by April 2006.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0173]
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