Dairy Farm Operations  ·  Level 4
Dairy Forage Production
Chapter 1: Prepare to produce dairy forage
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Site Selection and Clearing for Dairy Forage Production

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
Dairy Forage Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Select and clear a 3m by 3m site free of debris and unwanted vegetation for dairy forage production.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Tape measureGloves
PangaGumboots
RakeApron
WheelbarrowMask
Waste disposal bags
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Unploughed land3m by 3m per Candidate
2Tape measure1 Pc per Candidate
3Panga1 Pc per Candidate
4Rake1 Pc per Candidate
5Wheelbarrow1 Pc per Candidate
6Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
7Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
8Apron1 Pc per Candidate
9Mask1 Pc per Candidate
10Waste disposal bags2 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Site Selection and Clearing
Wore Personal Protective Equipment as per workplace procedures: Gloves, Apron, Gumboots, Mask
(Award 1 mark for each correctly worn PPE or 0)
4
Selected an appropriate site measuring exactly 3m by 3m and demarcated it using tape measure
(Award 2 marks each for correct measurement and demarcation or 0)
4
Cleared the site of all debris and unwanted vegetation using panga and rake
(Award 3 marks each for clearing debris and vegetation or 0)
6
Collected and disposed of waste appropriately using waste disposal bags
(Award 3 marks for proper collection and disposal or 0)
3
Maintained personal hygiene by washing hands and cleaning tools after clearing
(Award 1 mark each for washing hands and cleaning tools or 0)
2
Stored tools and equipment in designated area appropriately
(Award 1 mark or 0)
1
Sub-Total20
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Site cleared is exactly 3m by 3m with no debris or unwanted vegetation remaining
(Award 5 marks for correct size and complete clearing or 0)
5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL25
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Soil preparation for dairy forage planting on 3m x 3m plot

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
Dairy Forage Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Prepare a tilled and leveled seedbed measuring 3m by 3m for dairy forage planting.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
PangaWell decomposed manure
Jembe/Fork jembeD.A.P fertilizer
RakeWater
Tape measureMulching materials
WheelbarrowApron
Watering canGumboots
PegsGloves
Mask
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Unploughed land3m by 3m per Candidate
2Panga1 Pc per Candidate
3Jembe/Fork jembe1 Pc per Candidate
4Rake1 Pc per Candidate
5Tape measure1 Pc per Candidate
6Wheelbarrow1 Pc per Candidate
7Well decomposed manure2 kg per Candidate
8D.A.P fertilizer150 grams per Candidate
9WaterEnough per Candidate
10Watering can1 Pc per Candidate
11Mulching materials5 kg per Candidate
12Apron1 Pc per Candidate
13Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
14Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
15Mask1 Pc per Candidate
16Pegs4 Pcs per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Soil Preparation for Dairy Forage Planting
Wore Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves, Apron, Gumboots, Mask)
(Award 1 mark for each correctly worn PPE or 0)
4
Measured and demarcated the 3m by 3m planting site using tape measure and pegs
(Award 2 marks each for measuring length, width and demarcation or 0)
6
Cleared the land of debris and unwanted vegetation
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Carried out primary cultivation by digging/tilling the soil using panga and jembe
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Carried out secondary cultivation by breaking soil clods and leveling using rake
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Applied well decomposed manure evenly over the seedbed (2 kg total)
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Applied D.A.P fertilizer evenly over the seedbed (150 grams total)
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Mixed manure, D.A.P fertilizer and soil thoroughly
(Award 2 marks or 0)
2
Disposed of any waste materials at an appropriate place
(Award 1 mark or 0)
1
Observed personal hygiene by washing hands and face after work and cleaned tools
(Award 1 mark each for washing and cleaning or 0)
2
Stored tools and equipment appropriately after use
(Award 1 mark or 0)
1
Sub-Total26
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Seedbed prepared measuring 3m length by 3m width, tilled and leveled evenly
(Award 3 marks for correct 3m length and 3 marks for correct 3m width or 0)
6
Soil surface free of large clods and debris, uniformly mixed with manure and fertilizer
(Award 3 marks or 0)
3
Seedbed is flat and well-leveled with no waterlogging areas
(Award 4 marks or 0)
4
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL39
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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