Unit Award Scheme

114915 PIG KEEPING (UNIT 1): GENERAL HEALTH CARE OF PIGS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two diseases that can occur in pigs	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	at least two parasite problems that can occur in pigs and how to treat them	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the basic requirements of a healthy pig	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	at least two problems pigs can face in hot weather	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	at least two ways to keep a pig comfortable in hot weather	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	at least three signs of a healthy pig	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	at least three signs of a potential problem with a pig’s health	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
8	make a wallow for a pig	Summary sheet
9	measure and feed pelleted rations to a pig	Summary sheet
10	clean and refill a pig’s water trough	Summary sheet
experienced
11	worming a pig, either with in-feed medication or by injection.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 February 2021Level - Entry Level