Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Gumboots | Disinfectant |
| Gloves | Calf housing shelter (existing structure) |
| Overall | |
| Face mask | |
| Broom | |
| Shovel | |
| Water bucket (10 litre) | |
| Measuring tape (5m) |
| 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 | Broom | 1 per Candidate |
| 6 | Shovel | 1 per Candidate |
| 7 | Disinfectant | Enough |
| 8 | Water bucket (10 litre) | 1 per Candidate |
| 9 | Measuring tape (5m) | 1 per Candidate |
| 10 | Calf housing shelter (existing structure) | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 11 | Note book and pen | 1 per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and arrangement of calf housing | |||
| Wore correct Personal Protective Equipment (Gumboots, Gloves, Overall, Face mask) (Award 1 mark each or zero x 4 = 4 Marks) | 4 | ||
| Cleared the calf housing area of dirt and old bedding using broom and shovel (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Applied disinfectant correctly to floor and walls ensuring full coverage (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Measured and marked the housing dimensions accurately (3,000mm x 2,000mm x 1,500mm) (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Arranged bedding material inside housing ensuring hygiene and dryness (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Ensured proper ventilation by opening vents/windows or adjusting openings (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 19 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Calf housing dimensions conform to 3,000mm length x 2,000mm width x 1,500mm height (Award 4 marks or zero) | 4 | ||
| Housing is clean, dry, and free of contaminants (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Ventilation openings are adequate and unobstructed (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 29 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Feeding bottle (0.5 litre capacity) | Fresh milk |
| Weighing band or scale | Cleaning agent |
| Note book and pen | Disinfectant |
| Hot and cold water |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young dairy stock (calf) | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 2 | Feeding bottle (0.5 litre capacity) | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 3 | Fresh milk | 500 ml per 5 Candidates |
| 4 | Cleaning agent | Enough |
| 5 | Disinfectant | Enough |
| 6 | Hot and cold water | Enough |
| 7 | Weighing band or scale | 1 per 5 Candidates |
| 8 | Note book and pen | 1 per Candidate |
| 9 | Gumboots | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 10 | Gloves | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 11 | Overall | 1 per Candidate |
| 12 | Face mask | 1 per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare and administer feeding to dairy young stock | |||
| Wore correct Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, overall, face mask, gloves) (Award 1 mark each or zero x 4 = 4 Marks) | 4 | ||
| Handled the young dairy stock gently minimizing stress and ensuring safety (Award 1 mark each or zero x 5 = 5 Marks) | 5 | ||
| Filled the feeding bottle correctly with 500 ml fresh milk (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Positioned the bottle at the correct angle to mimic natural suckling (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Held the bottle nipple full of milk during feeding to avoid air ingestion (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Fed the calf at a steady pace observing for signs of aspiration such as coughing or nasal discharge (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Completed feeding by ensuring the calf consumed the full 500 ml milk (Award 2 marks or zero) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 19 | ||
| TASK 2: Carry out post feeding activities | |||
| Cleaned and sanitized the feeding bottle thoroughly after feeding (Award 2 marks for cleaning and 1 mark for sanitizing or zero) | 3 | ||
| Assessed the calf for post feeding behaviors such as bloating, discomfort, and abdominal signs (Award 1 mark each or zero x 3 = 3 Marks) | 3 | ||
| Kept accurate records of feeding activities including weight of calf, amount of milk fed, time taken to feed, and date of feeding (Award 1 mark each or zero x 4 = 4 Marks) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Feeding bottle cleaned and sanitized properly with no visible milk residues (Award 3 marks or zero) | 3 | ||
| Calf fed with correct milk quantity (500 ml) and showed no signs of aspiration or distress (Award 4 marks or zero) | 4 | ||
| Complete and accurate feeding records maintained in the notebook (Award 4 marks or zero) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||