Unit Award Scheme
111468 USING AN INCUBATOR TO HATCH CHICKS
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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shown knowledge of | ||
1 | two reasons an egg hatching incubator might be used | Student completed work |
2 | why they need to calibrate an incubator prior to hatching eggs | Student completed work |
3 | two reasons why temperature and humidity must be checked while the eggs are incubating | Student completed work |
demonstrated the ability to | ||
4 | clean and set up the incubator correctly, with supervision | Summary sheet |
5 | check the incubator's temperature | Summary sheet |
6 | check the incubator's humidity | Summary sheet |
7 | collect suitable eggs for incubation and mark them according to instructions | Summary sheet |
8 | add the eggs to the incubator | Summary sheet |
9 | candle an egg and record results | Summary sheet |
10 | prepare an enclosure for newly hatched chicks | Summary sheet |
11 | monitor the eggs and newly hatched chicks for signs of good and poor health | Summary sheet |
12 | calculate how many days it will take the eggs to hatch and record a hatching date | Student completed work |
13 | describe how to candle an egg and what to look for if an egg contains a chick. | Student completed work |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 21 January 2019Level - Entry Level