Dairy Farm Operations  ·  Level 4
Dairy Young Stock Rearing
Chapter 1: Prepare to rear dairy young stock
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Practical 1: Construction of Dairy Young Stock Shelter 3000mm x 2000mm x 1800mm

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
Dairy Young Stock Rearing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 5 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Construct a young stock shelter measuring 3000mm length x 2000mm width x 1800mm height using timber, corrugated iron sheets, and wire mesh.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tapeTimber planks
HammerNails
SawCorrugated iron sheets
Spirit levelWire mesh
Carpenter’s square
Pencil/Marker
Chalk line
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Measuring tape1 Pc per Candidate
2Hammer1 Pc per Candidate
3Saw (hand or bow saw)1 Pc per Candidate
4Spirit level1 Pc per Candidate
5Carpenter’s square1 Pc per Candidate
6Nails (50 mm)100 Pcs per Candidate
7Timber planks (2" x 4" x 3000mm)6 Pcs per Candidate
8Corrugated iron sheets (2000mm x 900mm)3 Pcs per Candidate
9Wire mesh (2000mm x 1000mm)1 Pc per Candidate
10Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
11Gumboots1 Pair per Candidate
12Overall1 Pc per Candidate
13Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
14Pencil/Marker1 Pc per Candidate
15Chalk line1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Wore correct Personal Protective Equipment including gumboots, overall, gloves, and face mask
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 4 = 4 Marks)
4
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Setting Out and Frame Construction
Measured and marked the shelter dimensions accurately (3000mm x 2000mm)
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 3 = 3 Marks)
3
Set out and cut timber planks to correct lengths
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 2 = 2 Marks)
2
Assembled the timber frame square and plumb using carpenter’s square and spirit level
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 3 = 3 Marks)
3
Fixed timber frame securely with nails ensuring uniform joints
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 2 = 2 Marks)
2
Sub-Total10
TASK 3: Roofing and Ventilation
Fixed corrugated iron sheets on top of the frame securely and overlapped correctly
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 3 = 3 Marks)
3
Installed wire mesh panels on sides to allow ventilation while providing protection
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 3 = 3 Marks)
3
Sub-Total6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Finished shelter dimensions match 3000mm length x 2000mm width x 1800mm height within ±20mm tolerance
(Award 4 marks if all dimensions within tolerance or zero)
4
Shelter frame is square, plumb, and level as per working drawing
(Award 3 marks if frame is square and plumb or zero)
3
Roofing sheets are securely fixed and provide adequate coverage with proper overlap
(Award 3 marks if sheets fixed properly or zero)
3
Wire mesh is securely fixed and allows sufficient ventilation
(Award 3 marks if mesh fixed properly or zero)
3
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL33
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Assemble and set up feeding troughs and buckets for dairy young stock feeding

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
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.  Assemble and set up one feeding trough 1200mm long x 600mm wide x 450mm high and two feeding buckets 300mm diameter x 250mm high.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Feeding trough (plastic, 60 litres capacity)Detergent cleaning agent
Feeding bucket (plastic, 10 litres capacity)Disinfectant solution
Water hose pipe (20 mm diameter)Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, gloves, overall, face mask)
Cleaning brush (medium size)
Measuring tape (5 m)
Notebook and pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Feeding trough (plastic, 60 litres capacity)1 Pc per Candidate
2Feeding bucket (plastic, 10 litres capacity)2 Pcs per Candidate
3Water hose pipe (20 mm diameter)1 Pc per 5 Candidates
4Cleaning brush (medium size)1 Pc per Candidate
5Detergent cleaning agentEnough per Candidate
6Disinfectant solutionEnough per Candidate
7Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, gloves, overall, face mask)1 set per Candidate
8Measuring tape (5 m)1 Pc per Candidate
9Notebook and pen1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and assembly of feeding equipment
Wore the correct Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, gloves, overall, face mask)
(Award 1 mark each or zero x 4 = 4 Marks)
4
Inspected feeding trough and buckets for cleanliness and damage
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Cleaned feeding trough and buckets using detergent and water
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Disinfected feeding trough and buckets appropriately
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Measured and confirmed feeding trough dimensions as 1200mm long x 600mm wide x 450mm high
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Measured and confirmed feeding bucket dimensions as 300mm diameter x 250mm high
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Set up feeding trough and buckets in designated feeding area ensuring stability and hygiene
(Award 4 marks or zero)
4
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Feeding trough dimensions correct (1200mm x 600mm x 450mm) and stable
(Award 4 marks or zero)
4
Feeding buckets dimensions correct (300mm diameter x 250mm high) and clean
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Feeding equipment clean, disinfected, and ready for use
(Award 4 marks or zero)
4
Sub-Total11
GRAND TOTAL33
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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