COMPILED BY STANDARD GENERATING BODY FOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURE:
PROCESSING
FIELD:
AGRICULTURE AND NATURE CONSERVATION
SUB-FIELD:
SECONDARY
AGRICULTURE
EDIT NO: 1
DATE:2002– 04 – 06
FINAL VERSION DATE: 2002 – 04-06
SKILLS AREA
TITLE:
FEEDLOT
CLASSIFICATION: CORE
ADMINISTER LIVESTOCK ROCESSING TREATMENTS
UNIT STD
NUMBER (SGB)
SAFA 04/02
UNIT STD NUMBER
(SAQA)
CREDITS:
8
ISSUE DATE:
(SAQA)
NQF LEVEL
02
REVIEW DATE
(SAQA)
PURPOSE STATEMENT
A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:
Applying feedlot processing treatment programmes to enhance livestock health and quality.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE
To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard,
the learner is assumed to have :
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Literacy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
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Numeracy at NQF level 1.
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Basic knowledge of feedlot livestock handling.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
A learner assessed as competent against this standard will be able to:
OUTCOME A: PREPARE FOR ADMINISTERING LIVESTOCK PROCESSING TREATMENTS BY:
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Preparing handling facilities according to work site and safety procedures.
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Selecting and preparing processing equipment according to animal health and safety procedures.
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Callibrating processing equipment according to prescriptions.
OUTCOME B: SELECT VACCINES AND PHARMACEUTICALS BY:
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Identifying vaccines and pharmaceuticals according to schedule and prescription.
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Checking and ensuring that treatments are within expiry dates.
OUTCOME C: ADMINISTER TREATMENTS BY:
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Applying treatments to the correct site as per prescription.
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Ensuring minimal livestock discomfort.
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Adhering to animal and human safety procedures.
OUTCOME D: COMPLETE LIVESTOCK PROCESSING TEATMENTS BY:
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Cleaning and caring for processing equipment according to specifications.
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Restoring work area according to work site procedures.
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Recording and reconciling treatments usage and stock according to worksite procedures.
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Informing affected parties according to work site procedures.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated
competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:
Explaining the reasons for:
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Accurately following and adhering to work site procedures.
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Preparing handling facilities according to work site and safety procedures.
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Selecting and preparing processing equipment according to animal health and safety procedures.
Explaining the purpose of:
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Callibrating processing equipment according to prescriptions.
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Identifying vaccines and pharmaceuticals according to schedule and prescription.

Checking and ensuring that treatments are within expiry dates.
Explaining the consequences of not:
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Ensuring minimal livestock discomfort.

Adhering to animal and human safety procedures.
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Cleaning and caring for processing equipment according to specifications.

Restoring work area according to work site procedures.

Recording and reconciling treatment usage and stock according to work site procedures.

Informing affected parties according to work site procedures.
ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA: (Mechanisms and bodies for external
moderation of learner achievements)
An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.
Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and
accredited by SETASA.
Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity or at its discretion.
RANGE STATEMENT (General guide for scope, context and level)
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The scope of this unit standard deals with the preparation, cleaning and administering of treatments and restoring of
facilities and equipment.
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Treatments include but are not limited to vaccines, anthelmintics, growth promoters, antiparacides and antibiotics.
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Processing equipment includes but is not limited to vaccinators, syringes, dosers, implanters and other applicators.
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The specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard should be performed without direct supervision, but with access
to treatment schedules and operating instructions.
NOTES (1)
CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES: (What abilities must I use)
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Work effectively with others as a member of a team when administering processing treatments.
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Organize and manage oneself when planning processing treatments.
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Communicate effectively with others during the process of giving and receiving instructions and signals.
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Identify and solve problems which may occur during processing procedures.
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Use science and technology when using applicators and handling facilities.
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Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the consequences of incorrect information and nonapplication of the relevant Acts.
NOTES (2)
ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE (Knowledge that will help me understand and that
I will be able to explain)
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Basic knowledge of the correct application of livestock vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
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Basic knowledge of the care and application of livestock processing equipment.
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Basic knowledge of the correct application sites for vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
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Knowledge of correct livestock treatment procedures.
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Human and livestock safety regulations relevant to livestock treatment.
NOTES (3)
VALUES
All learners should demonstrate :
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An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety principles.
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An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships.