Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Hand lens | Sample feed types (hay, silage, concentrates, minerals) |
| Gloves | Sample bags |
| Face mask | Notebook |
| Weighing scale | |
| Weighing container | |
| Pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sample feed types (hay, silage, concentrates, minerals) | 1 set per Candidate |
| 2 | Hand lens | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Gloves (pair) | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 4 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Weighing scale (digital) | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 8 | Weighing container | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Sample bags (plastic or paper) | 3 Pcs per Candidate |
| 10 | Water for washing hands | Enough for all Candidates |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare for feed quality assessment | |||
| Worn appropriate PPE: gloves and face mask (Award 1 mark for each PPE worn) | 2 | ||
| Assembled tools and materials required for feed assessment (Award 2 marks for correctly assembling all required tools and materials) | 2 | ||
| Weighed approximately 500g of each feed sample using weighing scale and container (Award 4 marks for correct weighing of all three samples) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 2: Conduct physical inspection of feed samples | |||
| Checked texture of each feed sample (e.g., softness, dryness, leafiness) (Award 1 mark per correctly inspected sample texture) | 4 | ||
| Smelled each feed sample for signs of spoilage or mold (Award 1 mark per correctly inspected sample smell) | 4 | ||
| Inspected for contamination such as foreign materials, molds, or insects (Award 1 mark per correctly inspected sample contamination) | 4 | ||
| Recorded observations clearly and accurately in notebook (Award 4 marks for complete, legible, and accurate recording) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| TASK 3: Finalize and maintain hygiene | |||
| Properly sealed and labeled remaining feed samples in sample bags (Award 2 marks for correct sealing and labeling) | 2 | ||
| Cleaned and stored tools and equipment appropriately (Award 2 marks for proper cleaning and storage) | 2 | ||
| Washed hands thoroughly after assessment (Award 2 marks for proper hand hygiene) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Accurate and comprehensive feed quality report with texture, smell, and contamination details for all three samples (Award up to 10 marks for correctness, completeness, and clarity of report) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Weighing scale (digital, 0.1 kg accuracy) | Feed samples (hay, maize silage, dairy meal) |
| Feeding trough | |
| Measuring container (5 litres) | |
| Stopwatch or timer | |
| Notebook | |
| Pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weighing scale (digital, 0.1 kg accuracy) | 1 per Candidate |
| 2 | Feeding trough | 1 per Candidate |
| 3 | Feed samples (hay, maize silage, dairy meal) | 3 kg total per Candidate |
| 4 | Measuring container (5 litres) | 1 per Candidate |
| 5 | Notebook | 1 per Candidate |
| 6 | Pen | 1 per Candidate |
| 7 | Stopwatch or timer | 1 per Candidate |
| 8 | Gumboots | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 9 | Overall | 1 per Candidate |
| 10 | Hand gloves | 1 pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Wore appropriate PPE: gumboots, overall, hand gloves (Award 1 mark for each PPE worn) | 3 | ||
| Assembled required tools and materials for feed intake measurement (Award 2 marks for all items assembled) | 2 | ||
| Prepared feeding trough and environment, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for feeding (Award 2 marks for proper preparation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| TASK 2: Measuring feed offered and refused | |||
| Weighed and recorded amount of feed offered at start of 24-hour period (Award 4 marks for accurate weighing and recording) | 4 | ||
| Ensured cow had access to feed and water throughout the 24-hour period (Award 2 marks for proper feeding management) | 2 | ||
| Weighed and recorded leftover feed after 24 hours (Award 4 marks for accurate weighing and recording) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 3: Calculation and recording | |||
| Calculated feed intake by subtracting leftover feed from feed offered (Award 5 marks for correct calculation and units) | 5 | ||
| Recorded all measurements and calculations clearly and accurately in notebook (Award 3 marks for clear, accurate record keeping) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 4: Cleaning and disposal | |||
| Cleaned feeding trough and weighing equipment after use (Award 3 marks for thorough cleaning) | 3 | ||
| Disposed of leftover feed and wastes according to environmental guidelines (Award 2 marks for proper disposal) | 2 | ||
| Washed hands after completing the exercise (Award 2 marks for hygiene practice) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Accurately measured feed intake (kg) within ±0.1 kg tolerance (Award 5 marks for correct measurement and calculation) | 5 | ||
| Clear and complete feed intake record in notebook (Award 5 marks for legible and complete documentation) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 42 | ||