Caring for chickens - keeping chicken housing clean
Challenge reference: 9511
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will clean chicken housing independently and understand the impact of their actions on health and welfare.
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 clean chicken housing thoroughly and independently. -
2
. Be able to identify and respond to housing issues affecting chicken welfare.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Complete removal of soiled bedding and materials
- Use appropriate tools and materials to clean housing areas
- Replace bedding and ensure housing is set up correctly for chicken comfort and safety
- Identify at least two signs of poor housing conditions (e.g. ammonia smell, damp, infestation, broken roosting bars)
- Describe actions to take in response to each issue, including when to report and when to fix
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1
Record of oral questioning
2
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