Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Gumboots | |
| Gloves | |
| Overall | |
| Face mask | |
| Measuring tape (5 m) | |
| Flashlight | |
| Notebook and pen | |
| Hygiene inspection checklist form |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gumboots | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 2 | Gloves | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 3 | Overall | 1 per Candidate |
| 4 | Face mask | 1 per Candidate |
| 5 | Measuring tape (5 m) | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 6 | Flashlight | 1 per Candidate |
| 7 | Notebook and pen | 1 per Candidate |
| 8 | Calf housing facility | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 9 | Hygiene inspection checklist form | 1 per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Inspect and Assess Calf Housing Conditions | |||
| Wore correct Personal Protective Equipment (Gumboots, Gloves, Overall, Face mask) (Award 1 mark each or zero) | 4 | ||
| Measured dimensions of calf housing (length and width) accurately (Award 1.5 marks each or zero) | 3 | ||
| Checked ventilation adequacy in the housing (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Assessed cleanliness and hygiene of housing floor and walls (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Inspected drainage system effectiveness (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Identified presence of pests or vermin (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Recorded all observations clearly and legibly in the checklist form (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 19 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Calf housing dimensions conform to approximately 3m x 2m as per task instruction (Award 4 marks or zero) | 4 | ||
| Housing is clean with no visible manure or dirt accumulation (Award 4 marks or zero) | 4 | ||
| Adequate ventilation present allowing fresh air circulation (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Drainage is functional, preventing waterlogging (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| No evidence of pests or vermin infestation (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Inspection report is complete, organized and accurate (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 20 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 39 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Feeding bottle (1/2 litre) | Fresh milk |
| Weighing scale or weighing band | Starter feed (calf pellets) |
| Note book and pen | Clean water |
| Cleaning agent | |
| Disinfectant |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Any young dairy stock | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 2 | Feeding bottle (1/2 litre) | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 3 | Fresh milk | 500 ml per 5 Candidates |
| 4 | Starter feed (calf pellets) | 1 kg per Candidate |
| 5 | Clean water | Enough |
| 6 | Cleaning agent | Enough |
| 7 | Disinfectant | Enough |
| 8 | Weighing scale or weighing band | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 9 | Note book and pen | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 10 | Gumboots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 11 | Gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 12 | Overall | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 13 | Face mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Feeding | |||
| Wore correct Personal Protective Equipment: gumboots, overall, gloves, face mask (Award 1 mark each for correct PPE worn or zero) | 4 | ||
| Handled the young dairy stock appropriately by gentle approach and minimizing stress (Award 1 mark or zero) | 1 | ||
| Properly positioned the young stock for feeding ensuring safety (Award 1 mark or zero) | 1 | ||
| Identified signs of hunger in the young stock before feeding (Award 1 mark or zero) | 1 | ||
| Filled feeding bottle with correct quantity of milk (1 litre total feeding volume in 2 feeds) (Award 2 marks for correct measurement or zero) | 2 | ||
| Administered milk at correct temperature (37-39°C) and bottle held at an upward angle mimicking natural suckling (Award 2 marks for correct temperature and angle or zero) | 2 | ||
| Ensured nipples were full of milk during feeding to prevent air ingestion (Award 1 mark or zero) | 1 | ||
| Fed the young stock at steady pace, observing for signs of aspiration (coughing, nasal discharge) (Award 2 marks for steady feeding and correct observation or zero) | 2 | ||
| Administered 500 g starter feed correctly after milk feeding (Award 2 marks for correct quantity and method or zero) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| TASK 2: Post-Feeding Activities | |||
| Cleaned and sanitized feeding bottle thoroughly after use (Award 2 marks for proper cleaning and sanitizing or zero) | 2 | ||
| Assessed and recorded post-feeding behavior for signs of bloating, discomfort or abdominal pain (Award 1 mark each for observing and recording each behavior or zero) | 3 | ||
| Kept accurate records of feeding activities including weight, amount fed, time and date (Award 1 mark each for complete record or zero) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Correct preparation and administration of 1 litre milk feed and 500 g starter feed with no signs of aspiration or distress in calf (Award up to 6 marks based on accuracy and calf response) | 6 | ||
| Complete and clear feeding records matching the administered feed quantities and times (Award 4 marks for complete and legible records or zero) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 35 | ||