Unit Award Scheme

122175 RAISING ORGANIC SHEEP FOR LAMB, HOGGET, MUTTON

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the breeds of sheep that are kept on the farm and the main reasons these have been chosen for organic meat	Summary sheet
experienced
2	the lambing of a lamb or witnessing a lamb within its first week of life	Summary sheet
3	weighing lambs in monthly increments and calculating the weight they have gained in this time	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
4	how the sheep are cared for and the main reasons a 100% grass-fed model has been chosen for them and the lambs	Summary sheet
5	why the lambs are regualirly weighed and what this can inform about the breeding programme	Summary sheet
experienced
6	moving lambs onto new pasture and the key reasons why this is done.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 September 2024Level - Entry Level