Incubating fertilised chicken eggs and caring for hatchling chicks
Challenge reference: 8327
Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will learn to care for chicks from incubating fertilised chicken eggs to managing their wellbeing in a brooder.
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
. Make sure that the incubator is set up properly and that the fertilised eggs are cared for.
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2
. Check on the progress of the fertilised eggs.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Find a safe, appropriate place to set up the incubator, being mindful of safety considerations such as not being in high traffic areas where the incubator might suffer a knock, or in a place vulnerable to cold or predators.
- Manage the fertilised eggs carefully, planning how the eggs will be transferred into the incubator and using gentle hands.
- Consider health and safety issues such as wearing gloves if needed when handling the eggs and washing hands before and after the activity.
- Regularly monitor the eggs, making sure they notice if there are any changes in the way the eggs appear and respond appropriately.
- Regularly check that the incubator remains in good working order.
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
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