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3 School/college/learner provider: Plumpton College at Netherfield Entry Course Plan Title Skills Development in Land – Based Industries Name_______________________________________Tutor/s______________________________ Assignments I will do Assignment nameGrade (Pass, merit, distinction). Date finished Working with livestock Handling livestock Feedback: Tutor Signature………………………………… Learner ………………………………… Date………………………… Date…………………… PLUMPTON COLLEGE

4 Unit 3: Skills Development in the Land – based Industries Assignment Brief 1 Working with Livestock Develop your skills in the Countryside Your challenge will be to learn new skills and use them to look after and care for livestock on a working farm. Enjoy working with others finding out how to record information and learn about organisations that can help you develop your skills for working in the countryside. What you will do Farms often have a lot of animals which are called livestock. These animals need looking after. Throughout the year they need to be moved about, fed and watered and kept clean. There is also a lot of equipment that needs to be looked after. Your role will be to record tasks, work safely in a team and learn the safe use of tools and equipment. These tasks may include: Routine cleaning, feeding, and bedding of livestock and maintenance of equipment. PLUMPTON COLLEGE

5 Tasks Task DetailMethodCriteriaPage reference Choose a Land – Based Industry (job) and then identify the skills needed. Worksheets and discussion P1 For your chosen industry, describe examples of skills used for:  Practical  Technical  Administrative Practical observations, discussions and worksheets M1 Identify organisations and information systems that could help you to improve your skills for your chosen job. Independent Research, worksheet and discussions D1 - Identify skills used in the chosen Land – Based industries - Describe examples of practical, technical and administrative skills used in the chosen Land based industries - Identify organisations and information systems involved in developing skills for employees in the chosen Land Based industries P1 M1 D1

6 Assessment Feedback Report Unit title(s): Skills Development in Land – Based Industries Assignment Ref ………………………………….Learners name ………………………………………… CriteriaAchievedEvidenceComments/Feedback P1 Yes/No M1 Yes/No D1 Yes/No Assessors signature…………………………………………………Date……………………………………….. Print name ………………………………………………………………… Assessor’s comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own Learners comments …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Learners signature ……………………………………………………Date……………………………………….. PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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8 continued JobsDate Tools and Equipment Cleaning tools Placing tools in the correct area after use Keeping tools in a good, usable condition Using tools safely and correctly Machinery Carry out pre-start checks (refer to pre-start check list) Operate safely and correctly Show safe stop Keep machinery in good, ready to use condition General Record information correctly Check boundaries on outdoor sites Work Safely at all times Practice good hygiene Learner Signature …………………………………………………….. Date ………………………………… Assessor Signature …………………………………………………… Date ………………………………… PLUMPTON COLLEGE

9 Identify a Land – Based Industry and list the skills used within this job. For Example: Fencing Contractor – Good fencer, good with hand tools, driving licence, industry knowledge. Industry (Job)Skills Used Learner Signature…………………… Tutor Signature…………………………… Date…………………………… P1 PLUMPTON COLLEGE

10 For 2 of your chosen industries describe examples of them in the table below. Industry (job) Example: Fencing Contractor Industry (job) Practical: Good fencer, good with hand tools Practical: Technical: Numeracy for working out measurements and quantities Technical: Administrative: Keeping and maintaining records – risk assessments and invoices Administrative: Learner Signature………………………… Tutor Signature……………………………… Date…………………………… M1 PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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12 Spring By the end of march winter fodder may be running low and farmers will be looking forward to getting the animals out to fresh grass. What benefits will the livestock get from this? _____________________________ Salt blocks All livestock need extra minerals in their diet. When would we give these salt blocks to the livestock and Why? _____________________________

13 Summer A muck heap that has accumulated over the winter is now being spread back onto the fields as fertiliser. What does this put into the ground and how does it help the Livestock? _____________________________ Summer The first cut of hay may take place in late June in settled hot weather. Why do farmers make hay and how do livestock benefit from it? _____________________________ Summer A round straw bale. Straw is an important source for farmers with livestock. Why is this? _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

14 Autumn Young beef cattle are still at grass but now receive supplementary forage. Why is this, and what type of forage and nutrients do they need? _____________________________ Autumn A young piglet at an outdoor pig unit. Even though the piglets are born outside, most are housed for fattening purposes. This allows farmers to monitor their growth and health and ensure that they do not become too fat. What type of feed do we give piglets and why? _____________________________

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17 Unit 3: Skills Development in the Land – based Industries Assignment Brief 2 Handling Livestock Develop your skills in the Countryside Your challenge will be to learn new skills and use them to plan how you will look after and care for livestock on a working farm. Enjoy working with others finding out how to develop your skills and improve your ability. What you will do Farms often have a lot of animals which are called livestock. These animals need care and attention every day of the year. At certain times of the year they need to be brought together to carry out specific tasks. Your role will be to work safely in a team to carry out some of those tasks. These tasks may include: feeding livestock, weighing pigs and lambs, trimming the feet of sheep, lambing and helping to keep the livestock healthy. PLUMPTON COLLEGE

18 Tasks Task DetailMethodCriteria Fill out the worksheets for the practical tasks you have carried out. Remember to include your plans Worksheets and observation P2 Review your plans and suggest improvements: Worksheets, discussions and observations M2, D2 Carry out the practical task and show your ability. Tutor to observe and record. Photographs taken P3 At the end of the task talk about what went well and how you might do it better next time. Fill out relevant worksheets Worksheets, discussions and observations M3, D3 - Plan for and practice a range of given skills relevant to the chosen Land – Based Industries - Demonstrate given skills relevant to the chosen Land – Based Industries - Review your plan and carry out skills - Identify your strengths and weaknesses in delivering skills - Suggest improvements to your plan for carrying out skills - Suggest ways to improve your performance in delivering skills P2 P3 M3 M2 D3 D2

19 Assessment Feedback Report Unit title(s) Skills Development In Land – Based industries Assignment Ref ………………………………….Learners name ………………………………………… CriteriaAchievedEvidenceComments/Feedback P2 Yes/No P3 Yes/No M2, D2 Yes/No M3, D3 Yes/No Assessors signature…………………………………………………Date……………………………………….. Print name …………………………………………………………………….. Assessor’s comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own Learners comments …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Learners signature ……………………………………………………Date……………………………………….. Page 3 of 3 PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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30 Page ref no________ Checking Livestock Learner Name_________________ Animal Type: (species/sex/breed) Date__________ Location: (housing/field name) Time of check_________ Number Expected:__________ Number counted:___________ Feed Given: (type/amount) Condition of animals: (ok, sick/lambing/calving) Details: State of bedding: (ok/soiled) State of grass: (ok/not enough/too much) State of gates/fencing: (secure/needs repair) Condition of water troughs: (leaking/overflowing/empty/ok/turned off) Weather conditions: (wet/dry/windy/cold/hot)________________ Notes: P2 P3

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