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Caring for chickens – keeping chicken housing clean

Challenge reference: 9510

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 1
Subject area
PSHE
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Employment Independent living and housing
Vocational area
Land-based
Skills
Ability to learn Problem solving
Learning aim
The learner will be able to clean out and maintain chicken housing to support poultry health and hygiene.
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 clean chicken housing using appropriate tools and materials.
  • 2 .   Be able to check chicken housing for basic issues.
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Assessment criteria

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

The learner can:

  • Use tools such as a scoop, brush, or shovel to remove bedding and waste
  • Replace bedding with clean materials suitable for chickens
  • Identify one possible issue in the housing (e.g. damp bedding, broken perch)
  • Report the issue to an appropriate adult
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Assessment methodology

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