Unit Award Scheme

20117 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY: WEIGHING SHEEP

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two reasons why a sheep needs to be weighed, eg to calculate liveweight gain, to ascertain readiness for market	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
2	move sheep in the handling area	Summary sheet
3	operate the weighing crate	Summary sheet
4	read the weight of an individual sheep	Summary sheet
5	record the weight of a sheep	Student completed work
6	release the sheep from weighing crate safely into an appropriate area.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 January 1996Level - Entry Level