You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site | |||
| Identify health and safety hazards, and assess risks and control risks prior to commencing tasks | |||
| Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for tasks and conditions | |||
| Select, clean and/or disinfect and prepare accommodation for sows according to pig, security and safety requirements and enterprise procedures | |||
| Check and/or adjust housing environment and conditions as required to ensure appropriate ventilation, temperature and humidity | |||
| Check and/or adjust feeders and drinkers to ensure availability of feed and correct flow rate | |||
| Check for signs of pests and/or predators according to enterprise procedures | |||
| Resolve and/or report issues according to enterprise requirements | |||
| Monitor general health and welfare of pre-farrowing sows | |||
| Move and acclimatise sows and gilts to new environment as required, using safe manual handling techniques and low stress animal handling techniques | |||
| Adjust feeding regime for pre-farrowing sows as required | |||
| Check sow records and confirm anticipated due date where possible | |||
| Identify sows showing signs of farrowing, and adjust environment accordingly | |||
| Identify, resolve and report issues to supervisor, including overdue sows | |||
| Select, check and prepare farrowing equipment and resources required to assist sows | |||
| Monitor sows for signs of distress and/or discomfort | |||
| Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks related to assisting sows during farrowing | |||
| Select and fit PPE according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements | |||
| Identify sows experiencing farrowing difficulties, and assist sows according to enterprise safety and animal welfare procedures | |||
| Record and report farrowing data and/or issues as required | |||
| Monitor sows for signs of lactation | |||
| Adjust feeding regime to suit sow nutritional requirements throughout lactation | |||
| Identify signs of ill health and/or discomfort in sows and piglets, and take appropriate action according to Farm Treatment Plan and welfare requirements | |||
| Maintain clean pig environment and dispose of waste according to enterprise environmental requirements | |||
| Foster piglets according to sow capacity and enterprise procedures | |||
| Record and report husbandry data and/or issues as required | |||
| Confirm sows to be weaned according to enterprise procedures | |||
| Identify and move piglets to be weaned | |||
| Record weaning data according to enterprise procedures5.4 Complete sow husbandry and health procedures according to Farm Treatment Plan | |||
| Relocate sows according to production program |
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
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Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
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