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Perform safe working practices with an outside contractor in an equine
industry
Level
2
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate safe working
practices with outside contractors in an equine industry; maintain a worksite
in a manner which ensures the prevention of accidents whilst each contractor
is operating in an equine industry; and implement and maintain worksite
safety measures in an equine industry.
Subfield
Equine
Domain
Equine Industry
Status
Registered
Status date
23 April 2008
Date version published
23 April 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA and industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
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This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, and its subsequent amendments.
2
Stable procedures do not contravene the Code of Recommendations and Minimum
Standards for Welfare of Horses (Wellington: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
1993); or available at http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/animalwelfare/codes/horses/index.htm.
3
Industry standards are defined as work having been performed within Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH) regulations, and performed in a timely manner, which has
an economic outcome for all parties.
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It is recommended that the Accident Compensation Corporation worksafe for the
Equine Industry (ACC 2005 ISBN 0478279032), be utilised as a teaching resource
for this unit standard.
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For the purpose of assessing against this unit standard candidates must demonstrate
safe working practices with a minimum of three outside contractors.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate safe working practices with outside contractors in an equine industry.
contractors may include but are not limited to – veterinarian, chiropractor, float
driver, farrier, dentist, alternative therapist.
Range
Performance criteria
1.1
The contractors work area is specified and hazards are identified.
1.2
The nature and procedure of work to be undertaken by the contractor is
understood and candidate’s explanation outlines the role and responsibility
required by either parties for implementation of safe practices according to
stable procedures.
1.3
Personal protective equipment including footwear suitable for the job is selected
and worn in accordance with industry standards.
1.4
Horse is handled in a manner which ensures safety for the handler, contractor,
and horse.
Range
may include but is not limited to – handling techniques, cross tie,
crush, restraint methods.
Element 2
Maintain a worksite in a manner which ensures the prevention of accidents whilst each
contractor is operating in an equine industry.
Performance criteria
2.1
Working areas are monitored and maintained in an orderly manner whilst
contractor is operating in accordance with stable procedures.
Range
2.2
may include but is not limited to – waste disposal, equipment
placement, work surfaces, walkways.
Displayed hazard or warning notices are adhered to at all times.
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Element 3
Implement and maintain worksite safety measures in an equine industry.
Performance criteria
3.1
Personal actions do not promote or cause unsafe acts or conditions at a
worksite in accordance with stable practices and OSH regulations.
3.2
Workplace accidents are reported according to stable procedures.
3.3
Stable emergency procedures are described.
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 Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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