Dairy Farm Operations  ·  Level 4
Feeding Dairy Animals
Chapter 1: Prepare to feed dairy animals
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Practical 1: Identify Suitable Feed Ingredients for Dairy Animals

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

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and weigh five suitable feed ingredients for dairy animals, each weighed to the nearest 100 grams, and record their names and weights.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Weighing scaleNapier grass
Notebook and penMaize bran
Dairy meal
Salt lick
Molasses
Clean water
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Overall1 Pc per Candidate
2Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
3Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
4Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
5Weighing scale1 Pc per Candidate
6Notebook and pen1 Set per Candidate
7Samples of feed ingredients (Napier grass, maize bran, dairy meal, salt lick, molasses)At least 5 types per Candidate
8Clean waterEnough for cleaning and drinking per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and weighing of feed ingredients
Wore appropriate PPE (Overall, Gumboots, Face mask, Gloves)
(Award 1 mark for each correctly worn PPE or 0)
4
Assembled all necessary tools and materials based on job requirements
(Award 1 mark for each assembled item or 0)
6
Selected five suitable feed ingredients for dairy animals
(Award 1 mark for each correctly selected feed ingredient or 0)
5
Weighed each feed ingredient accurately to the nearest 100 grams
(Award 2 marks for each correctly weighed ingredient or 0)
10
Recorded the correct names and weights of each feed ingredient in the notebook
(Award 1 mark for each correctly recorded name and weight or 0)
5
Sub-Total30
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Accurate identification of five suitable feed ingredients
(Award 1 mark for each correctly identified ingredient or 0)
5
Correct and precise weights recorded for each feed ingredient (to nearest 100g)
(Award up to 7 marks for accurate weights or 0)
7
Neat and legible recording of feed ingredient names and weights
(Award 3 marks for neat, complete, and legible records or 0)
3
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL45
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Measure and weigh feed ingredients for dairy animal ration

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

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Measure and weigh 5 kg of chopped Napier grass, 2.5 kg of dairy meal, and 100 g of salt lick accurately using weighing scale and measuring container.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Weighing scaleNapier grass
Measuring containerDairy meal
PangaSalt lick
Black polythene sheetClean water
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Overall1 Pc per Candidate
2Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
3Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
4Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
5Weighing scale1 Pc per Candidate
6Measuring container (5 liters capacity)1 Pc per Candidate
7Napier grass6 Kg per 5 Candidates
8Dairy meal3 Kg per 5 Candidates
9Salt lick100 g per 5 Candidates
10Panga1 Pc per 5 Candidates
11Black polythene sheet (2m x 2m)1 Pc per 5 Candidates
12Notebook and pen1 Pc per Candidate
13Clean waterEnough per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Wore overall correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct use or 0)
1
Wore gumboots correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct use or 0)
1
Wore face mask correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct use or 0)
1
Wore gloves correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct use or 0)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Assemble materials and tools
Assembled Napier grass, dairy meal, salt lick
(Award 1 mark each or 0)
3
Assembled weighing scale and measuring container
(Award 1 mark each or 0)
2
Prepared black polythene sheet as working surface
(Award 1 mark or 0)
1
Sub-Total6
TASK 3: Chopping Napier grass
Chopped Napier grass using panga
(Award 2 marks for chopping or 0)
2
Chopped grass length approximately 1-2 cm
(Award 1 mark for correct length or 0)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 4: Measuring and weighing feed ingredients
Weighed 5 kg of chopped Napier grass accurately
(Award 3 marks for accuracy or 0)
3
Weighed 2.5 kg of dairy meal accurately
(Award 3 marks for accuracy or 0)
3
Weighed 100 g of salt lick accurately
(Award 3 marks for accuracy or 0)
3
Sub-Total9
TASK 5: Recording and cleaning
Recorded name of feed ingredients, quantities and date correctly
(Award 3 marks for complete and accurate record or 0)
3
Cleaned weighing scale and tools after use
(Award 2 marks for cleaning or 0)
2
Disposed of waste materials properly
(Award 2 marks for proper disposal or 0)
2
Sub-Total7
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Feed ingredients weighed to specified quantities: 5 kg Napier grass, 2.5 kg dairy meal, 100 g salt lick
(Award 5 marks for correct weights or 0)
5
Napier grass chopped to 1-2 cm length
(Award 3 marks for correct chopping length or 0)
3
Clear and accurate record of feed ingredients and quantities
(Award 3 marks for complete record or 0)
3
Sub-Total11
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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