Sub-Field:Compliance and Law Enforcement

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level:3

credit:3

planned review date:December 2007

sub-field:Compliance and Law Enforcement

purpose:This unit standard is for animal control officers. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the classification of menacing dogs, and describe processes for the classification of menacing dogs.

entry information:Open.

accreditation option:Evaluation of documentation by NZQA and industry.

moderation option:A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by The Skills Organisation.

special notes:Applicable legislation – Dog Control Act 1996.

Elements and Performance Criteria

element 1

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the classification of menacing dogs.

performance criteria

1.1Section 33A of the Dog Control Act 1996 is described in terms of intent, and contrasts between 33A (1) (b) (i) and 33A (1) (b) (ii) are identified.

1.2Section 33C of the Dog Control Act 1996 is described in terms of intent.

1.3Breeds of dog and type of dog listed in Schedule 4 of the Dog Control Act 1996 are identified.

1.4The five conditions which the owner of a menacing dog must comply with are identified, along with applicable timeframes.

1.5Penalties for owner non-compliance with requirements of the menacing dog classification are identified.

element 2

Describe processes for the classification of menacing dogs.

performance criteria

2.1Description includes process for classifying a menacing dog that is registered as one of the breeds or type listed in Schedule 4 of the Dog Control Act 1996.

Range:includes but is not limited to – letters, visits.

2.2Description includes process for classifying a menacing dog which is not registered as one of the breeds or type listed in Schedule 4 of the Dog Control Act 1996 but otherwise meets the requirements of the menacing dog classification under section 33 of the Act.

Range:based on behaviour, based on predominant characteristics;

includes but is not limited to – letters, visits, identification process, gathering of evidence.

2.3Description includes appeal process the dog owner can go through if they do not agree with the menacing dog classification.

Range:parties, order of events, any set timeframes.

Comments on this unit standard

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Please Note

Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated inter-institutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

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 0046 which can be accessed at

 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018