Unit Award Scheme

73455 BASIC ANIMAL HUSBANDRY: HAND MILKING A GOAT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
experienced
1	hand milking a goat	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
2	position a milking stool by a goat's hind leg and a bucket beneath the goat's udder	Summary sheet
3	reassure the goat by rubbing her side and udder	Summary sheet
4	place a teat between the thumb and forefinger	Summary sheet
5	close the remaining fingers around the teat and express the milk	Summary sheet
6	direct the milk into the bucket	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	the need to reassure the goat by rubbing prior to milking	Summary sheet
8	the use of milk as a food source.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 4 November 2015Level - Entry Level