Principles of Dealing with Feedstuffs for Small Animals

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/505/0789
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
9 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to order and receive animal feed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    List types of feed.
  • 1.2
    State the process used for ordering stocks of feed.
  • 1.3
    State the types of records kept on feed stocks.
  • 1.4
    State why the feed received and used is recorded.
  • 1.5
    Outline the purpose of checking the quantity and quality of received feed.
  • 1.6
    Outline what to do if any shortfalls in feed stocks are identified.
  • 1.7
    State how to identify feed that is not acceptable.
  • 1.8
    State what to do about unacceptable feed.
2

Know how to store animal feed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Give examples of the possible consequences of incorrectly storing feed.
  • 2.2
    State the principles of stock rotation.
  • 2.3
    Outline why stock is rotated.
  • 2.4
    List the signs of possible pest infestation.
  • 2.5
    Outline the action to take if signs of pest infestations are found.