Keeping and Caring for Chickens
Challenge reference: 5261
Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will be able to identify various breeds of chicken kept on farms, key aspects of their care and egg production.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Be able to identify and explain the housing requirements of one breed of chicken.
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2
. Be able to identify appropriate feed for chickens.
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3
. Know how to feed and care for the chickens on the farm or allotment space.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Identify at least three breeds of chickens
- Describe the appearance and characteristics of each of these
- Identify where the chickens for one breed are kept during the day and during the night
- Explain the housing requirements of the chickens
- List the advantages and disadvantages of keeping caged and free-range chickens
- List at least three foods that are appropriate feed for chickens
- Name at least one food item that might cause harm to the chickens
- Demonstrate how to feed and care for the chickens on the farm or allotment space
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
1
Record of oral questioning
2
Observation checklist
3
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