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Title / Describe the Quota Management System in New Zealand
Level / 2 / Credits / 5
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the basic principles of, and the process for ensuring compliance with, the Quota Management System.
Classification / Seafood > Seafood Generic
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1References
Legislation and regulations relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to – the Fisheries Act 1996 and associated regulations such as the Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998, Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986, specifically regulation 27A, and the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999.
2Definition
Quota Management System refers to the allocation of catch limits for specific fish species.
3In this unit standard it is required that tikanga and kawa specific to a whānau, hapū and iwi are applied and consultation with tangata whenua occurs in order to validate assessment activities.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the basic principles of the Quota Management System.
Evidence requirements
1.1The description includes the reasons for and objectives of the Quota Management System.
1.2The description includes the principles of the Quota Management System.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – Quota Management Areas (QMA), Setting of Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC), property rights, Annual Catch Entitlements (ACE), Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ).
1.3The description includes the process of TAC allocation.
Rangecustomary, commercial, recreational, illegal and other losses.
1.4The description includes customary and recreational fishing rights in accordance with legislation.
Outcome 2
Describe the process for ensuring compliance with the Quota Management System.
Evidence requirements
2.1The description includes the responsibilities of individuals and organisations associated with the Quota Management System.
RangeMinistry of Fisheries; Quota holders; commercial, customary and recreational fishers.
2.2The description includes the reporting requirements for commercial fish catches.
2.3The description includes the compliance monitoring of the Quota Management System.
Rangecatching, landing, processing, sale.
Planned review date / 31 December 2013Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 22 September 2004 / 31 December 2011
Review / 2 / 23 January 2009 / 31 December 2011
Revision / 3 / 17 September 2010 / N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0123
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Consent 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.
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Primary Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018