Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Weighing scale | Feed ingredients (Napier grass, maize silage, dairy meal, mineral licks) |
| Ration calculator | Dairy cows (or simulation models) |
| Feeding trough | |
| Stock register | |
| Pen | |
| Note book |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feed ingredients (e.g. Napier grass, maize silage, dairy meal, mineral licks) | Sufficient quantity per candidate |
| 2 | Weighing scale | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Ration calculator (or calculator) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Feeding trough | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Stock register | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 6 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Note book | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Dairy cows (or simulation models) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Protective gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 10 | Dust coat/Overall | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 12 | Gumboots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Worn appropriate PPE including dust coat/overall, face mask, gumboots, and protective gloves (Award 1 mark for each item worn correctly) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: Assembly of Tools and Feed Ingredients | |||
| Assembled all required tools and feed ingredients based on job requirements (Award 2 marks for assembling all items) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 2 | ||
| TASK 3: Estimation and Feed Selection | |||
| Estimated body weight of the dairy cow using weighing scale or weighing band (Award 2 marks for correct estimation) | 2 | ||
| Checked nutritional requirements of the dairy cow according to livestock production manual (Award 2 marks for correct consultation) | 2 | ||
| Checked nutritional content of available feed ingredients (Award 2 marks for correct identification) | 2 | ||
| Calculated the amount of each feed ingredient in kilograms for the daily ration (Award 3 marks for correct calculation and formulation) | 3 | ||
| Weighed the required feed ingredients accurately using the weighing scale (Award 3 marks for accurate weighing) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 4: Feeding the Dairy Cow | |||
| Checked the amount of feed to be given as per the formulated ration (Award 2 marks for correct checking) | 2 | ||
| Handled the feed hygienically and fed the dairy cow correctly (Award 2 marks for correct handling and feeding) | 2 | ||
| Fed the dairy cow at the correct time according to the livestock production manual (Award 2 marks for correct timing) | 2 | ||
| Provided clean water to the dairy cow during feeding (Award 2 marks for providing water) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 5: Hygiene and Animal Welfare | |||
| Washed hands with soap before and after feeding (Award 1 mark for washing hands) | 1 | ||
| Avoided eating and drinking during the feeding process (Award 1 mark for avoiding eating/drinking) | 1 | ||
| Handled the dairy cow humanely and under shelter (Award 2 marks for humane handling and shelter) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 6: Waste Disposal and Cleaning | |||
| Disposed of any feed waste and packaging according to NEMA guidelines (Award 2 marks for correct disposal) | 2 | ||
| Cleaned feeding equipment and washed hands after the exercise (Award 2 marks for cleaning and hygiene) | 2 | ||
| Stored remaining feed, tools and equipment properly as per livestock production manual (Award 1 mark for proper storage) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Formulated daily ration matches nutritional requirements for a 400 kg dairy cow (Award 4 marks for correct ration formulation) | 4 | ||
| Feed amounts weighed accurately as per formulated ration (Award 3 marks for accuracy in weighing) | 3 | ||
| Dairy cow fed with correct feed type and amount (Award 3 marks for correct feeding) | 3 | ||
| Feeding trough and equipment are clean and free from leftover feed (Award 2 marks for cleanliness) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 47 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Weighing scale | Feed ingredients |
| Measuring container | Feeding trough |
| Pen | Ration calculator chart/manual |
| Notebook |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weighing scale | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Measuring container (10 litres capacity) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Feed ingredients (maize silage, dairy meal, Napier grass) | Enough for all candidates |
| 4 | Ration calculator chart/manual | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Feeding trough | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Gumboots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 9 | Overall | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 10 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Hand gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 12 | Dairy cow or simulation model | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare and wear appropriate PPE | |||
| Wore gumboots (Award 1 mark if worn, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Wore overall/dust coat (Award 1 mark if worn, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Wore face mask (Award 1 mark if worn, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Wore hand gloves (Award 1 mark if worn, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: Assemble tools and materials | |||
| Collected weighing scale (Award 1 mark if collected, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Collected measuring container (Award 1 mark if collected, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Collected feed ingredients (Award 1 mark if collected, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Collected ration calculator chart/manual (Award 1 mark if collected, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 3: Calculate and measure feed ration | |||
| Estimated cow body weight using weighing band or records (Award 2 marks for correct estimation) | 2 | ||
| Checked nutritional requirements from ration calculator (Award 2 marks if done accurately) | 2 | ||
| Calculated daily feed ration quantity in kilograms (Award 3 marks for correct calculation) | 3 | ||
| Measured feed ingredients accurately using weighing scale and container (Award 1 mark per correct ingredient measurement, max 5) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 4: Feed the dairy cow | |||
| Checked amount of feed to be given (Award 2 marks if checked correctly) | 2 | ||
| Handled feed hygienically to avoid contamination (Award 2 marks if feed handled well) | 2 | ||
| Fed the cow at correct timing according to feeding schedule (Award 2 marks if timing observed) | 2 | ||
| Provided clean water after feeding (Award 2 marks if water provided properly) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 5: Follow hygiene and animal welfare practices | |||
| Washed hands with soap after feeding (Award 1 mark if done) | 1 | ||
| Avoided eating or drinking during feeding process (Award 1 mark if observed) | 1 | ||
| Handled animal humanely and under shelter (Award 2 marks if done properly) | 2 | ||
| Disposed of any feed waste according to NEMA guidelines (Award 2 marks if done correctly) | 2 | ||
| Cleaned equipment and stored remaining feed properly (Award 2 marks if done as per procedure) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Correct total feed ration weight measured (12 kg ± 0.2 kg) (Award 4 marks if weight is within tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Feed ingredients measured match ration calculation proportions (Award 4 marks if proportions are correct) | 4 | ||
| Feed presented cleanly in feeding trough (Award 4 marks if feed is clean and well presented) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 48 | ||