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["Skills Matrix for Stockperson Apprenticeship"]
["Name:"]
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[null,null,"Complete date of competence achieved (optional units shaded)"]
["KSB code","KSB statement","Apprentice has been shown / taught","Apprentice can complete with some supervision","Apprentice can complete without supervision","Apprentice can complete competently"]
["K1","Health and safety legislation and codes of practice in relation to the job role/workplace including contingency/emergency plans"]
["K2","Practical health and safety information to ensure everyone is safe in the workplace"]
["K3","Safe operation of a relevant farm vehicle"]
["K4","Relevant animal welfare codes of practice (including five freedoms), legislation and company policies"]
["K5","Importance of relevant record keeping systems and storage"]
["K6","Awareness of input costs, cost of production and margins"]
["K7","Awareness of key performance indicators (farm and industry averages)"]
["K8","High standards of hygiene and biosecurity"]
["K9","Signs of ill health and welfare issues and the action required to mitigate (including referrals where appropriate)"]
["K10","Safe use of veterinary medicines, including the importance of correct dosage / application of antibiotics and anthelmintics"]
["K11","Breed differences and characteristics"]
["K12","Environmental needs of the animals including housing and accommodation and the impact of any change"]
["K13","Correct feed and water for relevant livestock and growth stage"]
["K14","Production cycle of livestock"]
["K15","Correct procedures for breeding, feeding, handling, selection, moving and transporting of livestock to include appreciation of animal needs and behaviours in a variety of circumstances"]
["K16","Impact of stockpersons behaviour on livestock"]
["K17","Security procedures for the unit"]
["K18","Safe and effective maintenance of equipment"]
["K19","Importance of good environmental practice"]
["K20","Procedures for maintaining sufficient stocks"]
["K21","How technology can assist business efficiency"]
["K22","Customers’ and assurance scheme requirements"]
["K23","Supply chains in which they are working"]
["S1","Promote and maintain health, safety and security both personally and across the site including correct first aid responses "]
["S2","Use appropriate technology to support the role"]
["S3","Keep accurate records relevant to job role"]
["S4","Prepare and operate machinery and other equipment for safe and efficient use "]
["S5","Implement and monitor site bio-security (including isolation) as per farm plan"]
["S6","Prepare accommodation for incoming livestock including cleaning and disinfecting"]
["S7","Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of livestock"]
["S8","Administer treatments, where appropriate, as per farm health plan"]
["S9","Competently operate (to certified level) a relevant vehicle used in the business "]
["S10","Feed stock according to instruction"]
["S11","Assess the condition and behaviour of animals at feeding"]
["S12","Provide water of sufficient quality and quantity"]
["S13","Prepare livestock and facilities for transfer as appropriate"]
["S14","Handle and restrain livestock in a safe and appropriate manner"]
["S15","Move animals without causing undue stress"]
["S16","Identify signs of heat"]
["S17","Monitor and maintain livestock during pregnancy"]
["S18","Monitor and maintain the care of livestock during and after birth with assistance where appropriate"]
["S(B)1","Identify animals correctly (including tagging procedures)"]
["S(B)2","Assess lameness and respond appropriately"]
["S(B)3","Carry out calf disbudding"]
["S(P)1","Identify animals appropriately"]
["S(P)2","Store and use livestock semen appropriately"]
["S(P)3","Carry out Artificial insemination on livestock / supervise natural mating"]
["S(P)4","Administer relevant treatments to animals such as vaccination and euthanasia"]
["S(P)5","Assess / respond to ventilation needs"]
["S(D)1","Prepare livestock for and carry out milking"]
["S(D)2","Recognise mastitis and respond appropriately"]
["S(D)3","Assess lameness and respond appropriately"]
["S(D)4","Carry out calf disbudding"]
["S(D)5","Identify animals correctly (including tagging procedures)"]
["S(S)1","Prepare for shearing/wool handling"]
["S(S)2","Carry out crutching"]
["S(S)3","Identify animals correctly (including electronic identification device tagging procedures)"]
["S(S)4","Assess lameness and treat as appropriate"]
["S(S)5","Carry out tail docking and castration as appropriate"]
["B1","Have a strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail, integrity, honesty, time management, loyalty and respect for others"]
["B2","Positive attitude, motivated, dependable, ethical, responsible, flexible and reliable"]
["B3","A willingness to learn and contribute to their own continuing professional development"]
["B4","Provide high standard of welfare to the livestock under their care and be accountable for their own actions"]
["B5","Able to adapt to change in conditions, technologies, situations and working environments"]
["B6","Willingness to accept changing priorities and work patterns when new jobs need to be done, or requirements change"]
["B7","A clear and effective communicator"]
["B8","Able to give/receive information accurately, timely and in a positive manner"]
["B9","Work and contribute effectively in a team"]
["B10","Ability to work on own initiative and know when to seek help when appropriate"]
["B11","Work proactively with internal and external people to achieve positive outcomes"]
["B12","Embrace a safety culture and apply proactively to self, colleagues and visitors"]