Unit Award Scheme

20109 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY: WEIGHING PIGS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two reasons why pigs need to be weighed, eg to calculate liveweight gain, to ascertain if ready for market	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
2	use boards to move a batch of pigs	Summary sheet
3	operate the weighing crate	Summary sheet
4	read the weight of one of the pigs	Summary sheet
5	record the weight of one of the pigs	Student completed work
6	release the pig being weighed safely	Summary sheet
7	pen the batch of pigs	Summary sheet
8	clean up equipment and area.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 January 1996Level - Entry Level