Unit Award Scheme

122699 CHECKING SHEEP FOR FOOT PROBLEMS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

experienced

1taking part in a discussion about the reasons why sheep may be lame, including what the key causes are, the signs to look out for and the potential methods of treatment Summary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

2observe and identify the sheep that are limpingSummary sheet
3drive the sheep into a suitable handling spaceSummary sheet
4safely restrain a sheepSummary sheet
5open the toes, clean them and check for foot scald or foot rotSummary sheet
6identify the issue and treatment that is neededSummary sheet

experienced

7assisting or watching the sheep being treated for the conditionSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

8release the treated sheep.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 December 2024Level - Level One