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Caring for sheep– keeping sheep paddocks clean

Challenge reference: 9464

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 2
Subject area
PSHE
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Employment Good health
Vocational area
Land-based
Skills
Ability to learn Problem solving
Learning aim
The learner will maintain goat paddocks regularly, evaluate their work, and apply knowledge of animal welfare and site safety.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Be able to carry out and evaluate paddock cleaning.
  • 2 .   Be able to identify how paddock conditions affect sheep.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Complete paddock cleaning with minimal supervision 
  • Review what went well and suggest improvements 
  • Describe how poor paddock hygiene can impact sheep health 
  • Identify environmental hazards that could affect wellbeing
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1
Record of oral questioning
2
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