Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Measuring jug | Raw egg |
| Thermometer | Warm cow milk |
| Cleaning brush | Castor oil |
| Calf feeding bottle | Cod liver oil |
| Calf weight tape | Sugar |
| Stirrer | Probiotic powder |
| Clean water | |
| Feeding bucket | |
| Clean bucket |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raw egg | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Warm cow milk | 1 Litre per Candidate |
| 3 | Castor oil | 1 Tablespoon per Candidate |
| 4 | Cod liver oil | 1 Tablespoon per Candidate |
| 5 | Sugar | 1 Teaspoon per Candidate |
| 6 | Probiotic powder | 1 Pinch per Candidate |
| 7 | Fireplace | 1 Place per Working Area |
| 8 | Feeding bucket | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Measuring jug | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 10 | Thermometer | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 11 | Cleaning brush | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 12 | Calf feeding bottle | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 13 | Calf (not more than 7 days old) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 14 | Clean water | 10 Litres per Candidate |
| 15 | Clean bucket | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 16 | Calf weight tape | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 17 | Stirrer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 18 | Gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 19 | Dust coat | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 20 | Gumboots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 21 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare milk replacer mixture | |||
| Wore appropriate PPE: gloves, dust coat, gumboots, face mask (Award 1 mark for each item worn) | 4 | ||
| Measured 1 litre of warm cow milk using measuring jug (Award 1 mark for measuring, 1 mark for correct volume) | 2 | ||
| Heated milk to body temperature (38-40°C) on the fireplace using clean sufuria (Award 1 mark each for heating, temperature, and clean sufuria) | 3 | ||
| Transferred warm milk gently into feeding bucket (Award 1 mark each for gentle transfer and correct container) | 2 | ||
| Cracked one fresh raw egg into the warm milk (Award 1 mark for cracking egg, 1 mark for adding to milk) | 2 | ||
| Whisked mixture thoroughly to achieve a consistent blend (Award 1 mark each for thorough whisking and uniform mixture) | 2 | ||
| Added 1 tablespoon castor oil and 1 tablespoon cod liver oil to mixture (Award 1 mark each for adding each oil) | 2 | ||
| Stirred mixture well with stirrer to uniform consistency (Award 1 mark each for stirring and uniform mixture) | 2 | ||
| Added 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 pinch probiotic powder to mixture (Award 1 mark for sugar, 1 mark for probiotic, 1 mark for adding both) | 3 | ||
| Mixed all contents well to form uniform milk replacer (Award 1 mark for final uniform mixture) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 23 | ||
| TASK 2: Feed the calf | |||
| Selected appropriate feeding bottle (Award 1 mark for correct bottle selection) | 1 | ||
| Cleaned feeding bottle using clean water and cleaning brush (Award 1 mark each for cleaning and use of clean water) | 2 | ||
| Led calf calmly to feeding area (Award 1 mark each for leading calmly and correct area) | 2 | ||
| Restrained calf gently to ensure calm feeding (Award 2 marks for proper restraint) | 2 | ||
| Measured calf weight using weighing tape and recorded weight (Award 1 mark each for measuring, use of tape, and recording) | 3 | ||
| Measured feed amount according to calf weight and filled feeding bottle (Award 1 mark each for correct measurement and filling bottle) | 2 | ||
| Fed calf using bottle without spillages (Award 2 marks for correct feeding technique without spill) | 2 | ||
| Cleaned feeding bottle and bucket after use (Award 1 mark for cleaning post feeding) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Milk replacer prepared with correct volume, temperature, and uniform mixture (Award 5 marks for correct volume, temperature 38-40°C, and uniform consistency) | 5 | ||
| Calf fed with measured feed amount appropriate for weight without spillages (Award 5 marks for appropriate feed quantity and clean feeding) | 5 | ||
| Calf weight accurately measured and recorded (Award 4 marks for correct weight measurement and recording) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 52 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Shovel | Bedding material (clean dry sawdust) |
| Broom | Disinfectant |
| Measuring tape | Water bucket (clean) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dust coat | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Gumboots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 3 | Hand gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 4 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Bedding material (clean dry sawdust) | 5 kg per Candidate |
| 6 | Water bucket (clean) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Shovel | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Broom | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Measuring tape | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 10 | Disinfectant (chlorine-based) | 1 litre per 10 Candidates |
| 11 | Calf housing pen area (3m x 2.5m) | 1 Pen per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Housing and bedding preparation | |||
| Wore PPE (dust coat, gumboots, hand gloves, face mask) (Award 1 mark for each item worn correctly) | 4 | ||
| Measured pen area to confirm 3m x 2.5m dimensions using measuring tape (Award 1 mark for measuring length, 1 mark for width, 1 mark for correct use of tape) | 3 | ||
| Removed old bedding and cleaned pen floor thoroughly using broom and shovel (Award 1 mark for removing old bedding, 1 mark for sweeping, 1 mark for proper disposal) | 3 | ||
| Applied disinfectant solution evenly on pen floor and walls (Award 1 mark for correct mixing, 1 mark for even application, 1 mark for safety precautions) | 3 | ||
| Spread clean dry sawdust bedding evenly to a depth of approximately 10 cm (Award 2 marks for correct depth, 2 marks for even distribution and neatness) | 4 | ||
| Ensured bedding is dry and free of debris to maintain hygiene (Award 3 marks for cleanliness and dryness) | 3 | ||
| Maintained tidiness of work area after completion (Award 2 marks for clearing tools and waste) | 2 | ||
| Followed safety and hygiene procedures throughout the task (Award 3 marks for consistent safety and hygiene adherence) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 25 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Housing pen floor area measures 3000mm x 2500mm within ±50mm tolerance (Award 4 marks for correct dimensions within tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Bedding depth is approximately 100mm and evenly spread without clumps (Award 5 marks for correct depth and evenness) | 5 | ||
| Pen is clean, dry, and free from debris ensuring calf comfort and hygiene (Award 6 marks for cleanliness and suitability) | 6 | ||
| Disinfectant applied properly with no missed spots on floor and walls (Award 4 marks for thorough application) | 4 | ||
| Work area cleared and tools stored properly after task completion (Award 4 marks for neatness and organization) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 23 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 48 | ||