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Assess alternative production strategies
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level:
5
credit:
5
planned review date:
June 2008
sub-field:
Horticulture
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard will be able to –
explain the history and development of alternative production
strategies; identify the key requirements of certified Bio-Gro
and Demeter standards; document the current, and assess
the potential, levels of adoption in New Zealand; and assess
alternative production strategies as options in horticulture
management.
entry information:
Open, but it is recommended that knowledge of organic
production philosophy and concepts is obtained before credit
for this unit standard is sought.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry and
teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the Primary Industry Training
Organisation.
special notes:
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BIO-GRO Standards are available from
BIO-GRO New Zealand
PO Box 9693
Marion Square
Wellington
Phone
04 801 9741
Fax
04 801 9742
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Demeter Standards are available from
Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association (in
New Zealand) Incorporated
PO Box 39045
Wellington Mail Centre
Phone
04 589 5366
Fax
04 589 4365
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Case studies may be used as the basis for this unit
standard.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Explain the background of alternative production strategies in horticulture.
performance criteria
1.1
Investigation provides information for explanation of key factors in the history
and development of alternative production strategies in horticulture.
Range:
cultural, research and knowledge, environmental, consumer
demand.
element 2
Explain the coverage of standards applying to alternative production strategies.
performance criteria
2.1
Explanation provides details of standards applying, and the agencies which
administer them.
Range:
2.2
Bio-Gro, Demeter.
Explanation defines the general scope and application of both Bio-Gro and
Demeter standards in the learner's words.
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element 3
Assess and document levels of adoption of alternative production strategies.
performance criteria
3.1
Investigation identifies and documents current levels of adoption of alternative
production strategies in New Zealand commercial horticulture.
3.2
Investigation identifies and documents likely future levels of adoption, and
horticulture sectors where these may occur.
element 4
Determine viability of a selected standard as management option for a horticulture
operation.
performance criteria
4.1
Analysis of the selected standard identifies the requirements to be met if that
standard is to be adopted.
Range:
4.2
New Zealand markets, export markets.
Assessment using gross margin analysis and cost and benefit analysis
determines viability of option selected for management of the horticulture
operation under consideration.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Primary Industry Training Organisation http://www.primaryito.ac.nz if you
wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority 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 providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0032
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
which can
be
accessed at
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