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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ICT in the racing industry
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: use information and
communication technology (ICT) to seek information for use in the racing
industry; identify and use application software and link its functions to the
racing industry; and demonstrate knowledge of computer based racing
management systems.
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 and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0018
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
All activities associated with this unit standard must comply with occupational health
and safety guidelines and recommendations in relation to working environment and
work practices, and the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992 and its subsequent amendments.
2
Sector websites include Equestrian Sports New Zealand, Harness Racing New
Zealand Inc, Judicial Control Authority, New Zealand Farriers Association, New
Zealand Greyhounds, New Zealand Racing Board, New Zealand Trainers
Association, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, New Zealand
Thoroughbred Racing Inc.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Use ICT to seek information for use in the racing industry.
Performance criteria
1.1
Eight examples of information on sector websites are located and accessed.
1.2
The advantages and disadvantages of accessing ICT to seek information are
outlined and compared to other methods of gaining information.
Range
other methods – libraries, oral, books, magazines, interviews,
hardcopy, via mail/courier.
Element 2
Identify and use application software and link its functions to the racing industry.
Performance criteria
2.1
Five common software applications are identified and are described in terms of
their function in the racing industry.
Range
2.2
Two common software applications are applied to produce documentation
required in the racing industry.
Range
2.3
may include but is not limited to - word processing, spreadsheet,
desktop publishing, internet, email, presentation.
documentation may include but is not limited to - job applications,
invoicing, budgeting, newsletters, email, business cards,
marketing brochures.
Two forms of information are submitted to industry organisations using ICT.
Range
may include but is not limited to – nominations, stable returns,
rider/driver, gear changes, membership, ownership, registrations.
Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge of computer based racing management systems.
Performance criteria
3.1
Two computer based racing management systems are identified.
Range
may include but is not limited to – stable or stud management
systems, pedigree analysis systems, racing accounting systems.
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3.2
The benefits for using computer based racing management systems are
identified.
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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