List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Obtain colostrum | 1.1 Obtain, check and sterilise required equipment 1.2 Select suitable donor animals and collect colostrum 1.3 Check frozen colostrum stored and select suitable ones for use 1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
2. Administer colostrum to newborn animals | 2.1 Identify newborn animals requiring supplementary colostrum 2.2 Obtain and prepare feeding equipment 2.3 Thaw frozen colostrum at room temperature 2.4 Warm thawed colostrum to body temperature 2.5 Administer warmed colostrum to newborn animals according to individual animal requirements and workplace procedures 2.6 Check newborn animals regularly after administration of colostrum and repeat colostrum feeds as required 2.7 Follow enterprise animal welfare policies |
3. Store colostrum | 3.1 Filter colostrum according to workplace procedures and place in appropriate container 3.2 Freeze surplus colostrum for future use and label container with details of donor animal and date of collection |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
obtain colostrum from suitable donor animals and select suitable frozen colostrum
handle and feed new born animals appropriately
handle frozen colostrum according to enterprise and health and safety procedures
store colostrum for future use
follow relevant work health and safety and animal welfare requirements
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
nutritional needs of newborn animals and the need for feeding colostrum to newborn animals
selection of suitable donor animals
methods and equipment used to collect colostrum
care, husbandry and management of newborn animals
handling of frozen colostrum
administration of colostrum to newborn animals and their post-administration care
storage procedures of colostrum
relevant work health and safety and animal welfare requirements
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessments for the following performance evidence must be conducted on live animals:
obtain colostrum
administer colostrum to newborn animals
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.