Dairy Farm Management  ·  Level 6
Dairy Young Stock Rearing
Chapter 3: Evaluate rearing of dairy young stock
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Practical 1: Assessment of Calf Housing Conditions for Dairy Young Stock

Dairy Farm Management · Level 6
Dairy Young Stock Rearing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Inspect and evaluate the calf housing pen measuring approximately 2500mm by 2000mm floor area and 1500mm height for suitability and hygiene conditions.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tape (5m)Notebook and pen
FlashlightGumboots
Thermometer (ambient temperature)Face mask
Cleaning brushDustcoat
Water bucket (10L)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Gumboots1 pair per Candidate
2Face mask1 pc per Candidate
3Dustcoat1 pc per Candidate
4Measuring tape (5m)1 pc per 5 Candidates
5Flashlight1 pc per 3 Candidates
6Notebook and pen1 pc per Candidate
7Thermometer (ambient temperature)1 pc per 5 Candidates
8Calf housing facility (pen or shed) with minimum dimensions 2.5m x 2.0m x 1.5m height1 unit per 2 Candidates
9Cleaning brush1 pc per 5 Candidates
10Water bucket (10L)1 pc per 5 Candidates
11Water for cleaning5 L per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Inspect and Evaluate Calf Housing Conditions
Wore PPE: Gumboots, Dustcoat, Face mask
(Award 1 mark each for wearing Gumboots, Dustcoat, Face mask)
3
Measured pen floor dimensions (length and width) accurately
(Award 1.5 marks each for correct length and width measurements)
3
Measured pen height accurately
(Award 2 marks for correct height measurement)
2
Checked ventilation and lighting using flashlight
(Award 3 marks for thorough inspection of ventilation and lighting)
3
Observed and recorded cleanliness of floor, walls, and feeding areas
(Award 3 marks for detailed observation and recording)
3
Checked for presence of dampness, mold, or pests
(Award 3 marks for careful inspection and reporting)
3
Measured ambient temperature in the pen
(Award 2 marks for correct temperature measurement)
2
Inspected drainage and waste disposal facilities
(Award 3 marks for comprehensive inspection)
3
Recorded all observations legibly and systematically
(Award 3 marks for clear and complete record keeping)
3
Sub-Total25
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Pen floor dimensions within ±50mm of 2500mm x 2000mm
(Award 3 marks if measurements are within tolerance)
3
Pen height within ±50mm of 1500mm
(Award 2 marks if height measurement is within tolerance)
2
Pen is clean and free from visible dirt, mold, and pests
(Award 4 marks for satisfactory hygiene condition)
4
Pen has adequate ventilation and natural lighting
(Award 3 marks if ventilation and lighting are adequate)
3
Ambient temperature recorded within recommended range (15°C - 25°C)
(Award 3 marks if temperature is within range)
3
Drainage and waste disposal facilities functional and hygienic
(Award 3 marks for functional and clean drainage)
3
Observations and report are complete, clear, and well organized
(Award 2 marks for quality of documentation)
2
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL45
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Monitor health and disease management of dairy young stock

Dairy Farm Management · Level 6
Dairy Young Stock Rearing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Perform a full health check and evaluate disease prevention measures on a dairy calf aged 2-8 weeks, recording findings accurately on the provided health record sheet.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital thermometer (rectal)Soap
Disposable glovesClean water
Notebook and penCotton wool swabs
Calf health record sheets
Dust coat
Gumboots
Face mask
Calf (2-8 weeks old)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
2Dust coat1 Pc per Candidate
3Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
4Digital thermometer (rectal)1 Pc per 3 Candidates
5Disposable gloves1 Pack (10 pcs) per 5 Candidates
6Calf health record sheets1 Sheet per Candidate
7Clean water (5 L)5 Litres per Candidate
8Soap (solid bar)200 g per 5 Candidates
9Cotton wool swabs10 Pcs per Candidate
10Calf (2-8 weeks old)1 Head per 2 Candidates
11Notebook and pen1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Health check and disease prevention evaluation
Wore PPE: Gumboots, Dust coat, Face mask
(Award 1 mark for each item worn or zero)
3
Assembled required materials and tools before starting
(Award 2 marks for complete assembly or zero)
2
Washed hands thoroughly with soap and clean water before handling calf
(Award 2 marks for correct handwashing or zero)
2
Checked calf temperature using digital rectal thermometer correctly (normal range 38.5°C - 39.5°C)
(Award 3 marks for correct procedure and accurate reading or zero)
3
Observed and recorded calf behavior for signs of illness or distress
(Award 3 marks for detailed observation and recording or zero)
3
Examined calf for physical signs of disease (nasal discharge, coughing, diarrhea, skin lesions)
(Award 4 marks for thorough examination or zero)
4
Used cotton wool swabs to check for eye and ear infections
(Award 2 marks for correct technique or zero)
2
Evaluated cleanliness and hygiene of calf pen and surroundings
(Award 3 marks for thorough evaluation or zero)
3
Recommended appropriate disease prevention measures based on findings
(Award 3 marks for relevant recommendations or zero)
3
Recorded all findings accurately on the calf health record sheet
(Award 3 marks for complete and legible records or zero)
3
Sub-Total28
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Health record sheet accurately completed with temperature, observations, and recommendations
(Award 5 marks for completeness and accuracy or zero)
5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL33
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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