Unit Award Scheme

122174 RAISING ORGANIC PIGS FOR PORK

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the rare breeds of pig that are rasied and why these have been chosen for pork production	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the breeding programme that is used, including the gestation period of the pigs	Summary sheet
experienced
3	witnessing a sow farrowing a litter of piglets and/or witnessing piglets within their first week of life	Summary sheet
4	weighing a litter of pigs at weaning time and tagging their ears	Summary sheet
5	weighing the pigs successionally at four week intervals to establish the current weights and calculate the gains made	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
6	the key reasons pigs are regularly weighed and what this suggests about the breeding programme	Summary sheet
7	the main ways breeding stock is selected for the future of the given pork enterprise	Summary sheet
experienced
8	feeding and maintaining the water and bedding of a group of pigs being raised for pork	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
9	the main Farm to Fork Strategy principles by being involved in raising the pigs from birth.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 September 2024Level - Entry Level