Unit Standard

Alignment

This Skills Programme is aligned to the following Unit Standards:

Assessment Matrix: US ID: 115056

Manage the health and safety of the production environment ID: 115056 NQF Level:
Unit standard Credits: 6
5

Unit standard range Whilst range statements have been defined generically to include as wide a set of alternatives as
possible, all range statements should be interpreted within the specific context of application.

Range statements are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives
must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are only as a general guide to scope and
complexity of what is required.
Formative
P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming R = Role-play CS = Case Study W=
Assessment Strategy
Workplace Activity S = Self Assessment Checklist
Legend
Summative O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case Study
Assessment Strategy
T = Testimonial P = Project
Legend
Summative
Specific outcomes and Media Aids, Assessment Specific
Delivery Formative Formative Date &
Resources Instruments Outcome
Methods Assessment activities signature
assessment criteria & Reference
Instruments
Questions

Assess potential hazard to health and safety on a production.

Specific Outcome 1

Farm animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish
OUTCOME RANGE
and other as relevant to the context of operation.
Potential hazards are Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 1 - Tasks 1 – 5 Learner
identified accurately.
Classroom Manual, Questioning 6 Guide:
discussion. Classroom p. 8- 24
Q, B, CS, W
equipment
Identifying
Workbook:
Brainstorming
p. 8 -11
Assessments of the potential Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 1 - Tasks 1 – 5 Learner
problem clearly identify all
at risk. Classroom Manual, Questioning 6 Guide:
discussion. Classroom p. 8- 24
Q, B, CS, W
equipment
Identifying
Workbook:
Brainstorming
p. 8 -11
Estimates of the likelihood Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 1 - Tasks 1 – 5 Learner
of accidents occurring as
well as their severity are Classroom Manual, Questioning 6 Guide:
realistic and justifiable. discussion. Classroom Q, B, CS, W p. 8- 24
equipment Identifying
Workbook:
Brainstorming
p. 8 -11
Priorities for action are Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 1 - Tasks 1 – 5 Learner
recommended to manage
potential hazards. Classroom Manual, Questioning 6 Guide:
discussion. Classroom p. 8- 24
Q, B, CS, W
equipment
Identifying
Workbook:
Brainstorming
p. 8 -11
Assessments are reported Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 1 - Tasks 1 – 5 Learner
immediately to the
appropriate persons and Classroom Manual, Questioning 6 Guide:
recorded accurately.
discussion. Classroom p. 8- 24
Q, B, CS, W
equipment
Identifying
Workbook:
Brainstorming
p. 8 -11

Formative Assessment P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming R = Role-play CS = Case Study W=

Strategy Legend Workplace Activity S = Self Assessment Checklist

Summative Assessment O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case Study

Strategy Legend T = Testimonial P = Project

Specific outcomes and Delivery Methods Formative Summative Specific Date &
 Media Aids, Assessment
Formative
Resources Instruments Outcome
assessment criteria Assessment activities signature
& Reference
Instruments
Questions

Control potential risks to health and safety on a production.

Specific Outcome 2

Outcome Range
Farm animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry,
game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation.

AC 2.1 Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner

Hazards are controlled before Classroom Manual, Questioning -10 Guide:
it becomes a danger to any p. 25 - 31
individual or equipment. discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
questions Workbook:
p.12 -14

Warnings of potential risks Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner

are clear and issued to all -10 Guide:
at risk. Classroom Manual, Questioning
p. 25 - 31
discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
questions Workbook:
p.12 -14

When a hazard cannot be Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner

controlled, those responsible
Classroom Manual, Questioning -10 Guide:
for accidents and emergencies
are notified immediately. p. 25 - 31
discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
 questions Workbook:
p.12 -14

The safety of individuals and Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner
equipment is assured using
Classroom Manual, Questioning -10 Guide:
any safe means to achieve
that p. 25 - 31
discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
questions Workbook:
p.12 -14

Protective clothing and Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner

equipment are used, if
Classroom Manual, Questioning -10 Guide:
available, and according to
instructions. p. 25 - 31
discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
questions Workbook:
p.12 -14

Defective equipment and Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 7 Task 6 - 10 Learner

clothing are reported to the
Classroom Manual, Questioning -10 Guide:
appropriate authority.
p. 25 - 31
discussion. Classroom Identifying

equipment Written
questions Workbook:
p.12 -14
Formative Assessment P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming R = Role-play CS = Case Study W=
Strategy Legend Workplace Activity S = Self Assessment Checklist

Summative Assessment O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case Study

Strategy Legend T = Testimonial P = Project

Summative
Media Aids,
Assessment Specific
Specific outcomes and Resources Formative Formative Date &
Delivery Methods Instruments Outcome
assessment criteria Assessment activities signature
& Reference
Instruments
Questions

Execute procedures when a hazard occurs on a production.

Specific Outcome 3

Farm animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to
Outcome Range
the context of operation. Breeding methods include group breeding, hand breeding, artificial inseminations and other.

AC 3.1 Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner

Action is taken Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
promptly to prevent
discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
injury and damage.
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project
Workbook:
Written
p.15 -18
questions

Production activities are Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
suspended immediately if the
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
workplace is to be evacuated.
 discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project Workbook:
Written p.15 -18
questions

Escape routes are used which Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
is approved for evacuation.
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project
Workbook:
Written
p.15 -18
questions

The incident is dealt with Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
using the approved
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
procedures.
discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project
Workbook:
Written
p.15 -18
questions

People responsible for Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
managing accidents and
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
emergencies are contacted
immediately. Identifying
discussion. Classroom p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
 Project Workbook:
Written p.15 -18
questions

Safety equipment is used in Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
accordance of the
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
manufacturer's guidelines.
discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project
Workbook:
Written
p.15 -18
questions

Reports about the incident is Facilitation. Learner Q, B, CS, W Activity 11 Task 11-15 Learner
clear, accurate and complete.
Classroom Manual, Questioning -17 Guide:
discussion. Classroom Identifying p. 32 -38
equipment Q, B, CS, W
Project
Workbook:
Written
p.15 -18
questions
 Critical cross-field Summative
Description Formative activities Comments
outcomes assessment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO Problem Solving: relates to Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

IDENTIFYING outcomes:
 Plan and maintain breeding
systems for farm animals.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO Teamwork: relates to all outcomes. Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

WORKING

UNIT STANDARD CCFO Self-Management: relates to all Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

ORGANISING
outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD Interpreting Information: relates to all Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

outcomes.
CCFO COLLECTING
UNIT STANDARD CCFO Communication: relates to all outcomes. Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15
COMMUNICATING

UNIT STANDARD CCFO Use Technology and Science: relates to Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15
SCIENCE all outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO Inter relatedness: relates to all Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

DEMONSTRATING
outcomes. .

UNIT STANDARD Self-development: relates to all Activity 1 - 17 Tasks 1- 15

outcomes.
CCFO -
CONTRIBUTING
 Assessment Instruments

WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS & STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

Learner’s name See Attached name list

Assessor’s name

Moderator’s name

Date of assignments

Date of feedback

Unit Standard Manage the health and safety of the production environment NQF Level 5

# Unit Standard(s) Standard Operating Comments / Remarks C NYC

procedures
115056 Manage the health and
safety of the production
environment

Learner’s overall Competent / Not yet competent YES NO

achievement
)
Actions required Certificati Re- Date of re-
on assessment assessment
Learner’s signature See Attached Name list

Assessor’s signature

Moderator’s signature

WRITTEN KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE

Learner’s name See Attached name list

Assessor’s name

Moderator’s name

Date of Written
Questionnaire
Date of feedback

Unit Standard Manage the health and safety of the production environment NQF Level 5
 # Unit Standard(s) Standard Operating Comments / Remarks C NYC
procedures

Manage the health and safety

115056 of the production
environment

Learner’s overall Competent / Not yet competent YE NO

achievement S
Actions required Certificat Re- Date of re-
ion assessmen assessment
Learner’s signature See Attached Name list
Assessor’s signature
Moderator’s signature
 PRODUCT SAMPLING (Practical exercises)

Learner’s name See Attached name list

Assessor’s name

Moderator’s name

Date of Observation

Date of feedback

Unit Standard Manage the health and safety of the production environment NQF Level 5

# Unit Standard(s) Standard Operating Comments / Remarks C NYC

procedures
115056 Manage the health and safety of
the production environment

Learner’s overall Competent / Not yet competent () YES NO

achievement
Actions required Certification Re- Date of re-
assessment assessment
Learner’s signature See Attached Name list

Assessor’s signature

Moderator’s signature