The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare for calving
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Condition and health status of cow is assessed and monitored prior to birthing. Completed |
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Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use. Completed |
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Cows at risk of calving difficulty (especially first calf heifers) are grazed in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible. Completed |
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Hazards in assisting with calving are identified and safe work practices followed. Completed |
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Mating records are checked and anticipated calving date is confirmed. Completed |
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Observe the calving
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Cows are monitored for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving. Completed |
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Signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia are noted from the rate of progress in giving birth and the initial orientation of the feet and head. Completed |
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Support calving
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Calving cows are handled calmly and put in a secure environment. Completed |
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Hygiene procedures are implemented to ensure that any calving equipment entering the birth canal is clean. Completed |
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The orientation and size of the foetus relative to the pelvis is estimated through manual palpation. Completed |
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The possibility of twins is checked and the position of the lead foetus adjusted where required. Completed |
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A malpresentation is physically manipulated into the correct position where required. Completed |
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Calving ropes/chains are placed on the calf above the front fetlocks and appropriate calf pulling equipment is applied in the case of dystocia, without causing undue harm to the female. Completed |
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Specialist support is brought in if normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving. Completed |
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Carry out monitoring after calf has been born
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Cow is allowed to rest and encouraged to lick the calf as an initial bonding. Completed |
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Calves that have been assisted are checked for clear airways. Completed |
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The placenta is left for the cow to ingest after calving. Completed |
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Cows with retained placentas or other abnormalities are treated and recorded. Completed |
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The calving environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed. Completed |
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Record of calving is kept. Completed |
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