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AAsssseessssmmeenntt GGuuiiddee PPrriimmaarryy AAggrriiccuullttuurree

NQF Level: 1 US No: 13356

Assessor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Workplace / Company: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Class Group: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AAsssseessss tthhee IInnfflluueennccee ooff tthhee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt

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PPrroodduuccttiioonn

The availability of this product is due to the financial support of the National Department of Agriculture and the AgriSETA.

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BBeeffoorree wwee ssttaarrtt…… his assessment guide contains all necessary activities and instructions that will enable the assessor and

learner to gather evidence of the learner’s competence as required by the unit standard. This guide was designed to be used by a trained and accredited assessor whom is registered to assess this specific unit standard as per the requirements of the AgriSETA ETQA.

Prior to the delivery of the program the facilitator and assessor must familiarise themselves with content of this guide, as well as the content of the relevant Learner Workbook.

The assessor, facilitator and learner must plan the assessment process together, in order to offer the learner the maximum support, and the opportunity to reflect competence.

The policies and procedures that are required during the application of this assessment are available on the website of the AgriSETA, names Policies and Procedures for Assessment, and should be strictly adhered to. The assessor must familiarise him/herself with this document before proceeding.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the assessment process of:

Title: Assess the influence of the environment on sustainable livestock production

US No: 13356 NQF Level: 1 Credits: 4

This unit standard is one of the building blocks in the qualifications listed below. Please mark the qualification you are currently assessing, because that will be determined by the context of application:

Title ID Number NQF Level Credits Mark

National Certificate in Animal Production 48970 1 120

National Certificate in Mixed Farming Systems 48971 1 120

National Certificate in Pant Production 48972 1 120

Please mark the learning program the learners are enrolled in:

Are you assessing a: Yes No

Learnership?

Skills Program?

Short Course?

TT PPlleeaassee NNoottee::

This Unit Standard 13356 Assessment Guide must be read in conjunction with the generic Assessor Guide as prescribed and published by the AgriSETA.

Note to Assessor: If you are assessing this module as part of a full qualification or learnership, please ensure that you have familiarised yourself with the content of the qualification.

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Brainstorm:

1. How do the following ecological factors influence the veld?

a. Climate b. Soil c. Topography

2. Discuss in class and make key notes for yourself: Why must we consider the impact of ecological factors on the veld?

Instructions to Learner:

Groupwork (1), discussions (2) and individual work (3).

11..11 SSOO 11 AACC 11 -- 44

Learner Workbook: Page 3 Facilitator Guide: Page 10

Model Answer(s): c. Topography:

• Steepness and length of slope influences the way in which animals (wild and domestic) forage and graze.

• Water also normally occur at the base of the slope, causing animals to congregate there, thus trampling and overgrazing the grasses and plants in that area.

• Plants near stream also stay green and palatable longer than those on slopes, once again encouraging overgrazing.

• Different species of livestock prefer different gradient and positions in terms of topography. Large heavy animals such as cattle and horses, find it difficult to graze or move around steep gradients and slopes.

• Cattle almost never use slopes with more than a 10% incline. Sheep and goats manage better on slopes between 10% and 30%

Model Answer(s): Determines vegetation and success of grazing animals

Model Answer(s): 1. a. All determine type of crop that will grow All determine sequence of pioneer and later species that are found in an area

Model Answer(s): b. All could influence success or failure of invasive species Plants would be specifically adapted to specific conditions; i.e. more or less palatable or noxious, etc.

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3. Make a list:

a. What are the main types of veld?

b. What are the differences between these veld types?

c. What kinds of animals prefer to eat which type of veld?

d. What type/s of veld are found in your area?

Model Answer(s): a. Main types: Sweet; Sour; Mixed

Model Answer(s): b. Differences: Sweetveld is palatable veld and sourveld is unpalatable veld; mixed veld contains both

Model Answer(s): c. Types of animals: All will eat sweet; none will eat sour; sheep & browsers will eat mixed

Model Answer(s): d. Type in area: Dependant on area

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1. What is veld composition?

2. Why do we consider veld composition in veld management?

3. What are pioneer species?

4. What are climax species?

5. What do pioneer and climax species have to do with veld management?

Instructions to Learner: Explain in your own words

(Note to Assessor: See paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 in the Learner Guide for guidelines to possible answers)

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Learner Workbook: Page 5 Facilitator Guide: Page 11

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1. For a type of domestic animal, identify what plants that grow in your area are considered “palatable” and “un-palatable” for this animal.

2. Which of the palatable plants will this animal eat first and which will be its last choice?

Instructions to Learner:

Discuss with a partner and write notes

22..22 SSOO 22 AACC 11 -- 55

Learner Workbook: Page 6 Facilitator Guide: Page 11

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

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1. What kinds of domestic animals are suited to your area?

2. Why are these animals suited to your area?

3. What breed of this animal will be suited or most desirable?

4. Why would this breed of animal be chosen?

Instructions to Learner:

Speak to an expert and write notes for yourself. 33..11 SSOO 11 -- 44

Learner Workbook: Page 7 Facilitator Guide: Page 12

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

Model Answer(s): None supplied due to differences in choice of animal & areas

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1. Would it be possible to farm with different animals to the ones that are most suited to your area by including special supplementary feeds?

2. How will these animals affect the environment?

3. If you had no choice but to farm with this animal, how would you prevent that it damages the environment?

33..22 SSOO 33 AACC 11 -- 44

Instructions to Learner:

Investigate

Learner Workbook: Page 8 Facilitator Guide: Page 12

Model Answer(s): Learner has to identify alternative species to those suitable

Model Answer(s): Animals’ effect: Probably detrimental, though not necessarily if managed properly

Model Answer(s): Prevention: Erosion control; place preferential feed away from water source; supplement feed; rotate camps; isolate water sources

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Choose an animal that you would like to farm with.

1. What supplementary feeds can you give this animal?

2. How and when will you give this animal these supplementary feeds?

3. If you had to let this animal graze on pastures, what would the pasture contain?

44..11 SSOO 44 AACC 11 -- 55

Instructions to Learner:

Research and discover

Learner Workbook: Page 9 Facilitator Guide: Page 13

Model Answer(s): Check accuracy & relevance in terms of animal mentioned

Model Answer(s): Check accuracy & relevance in terms of animal mentioned

Model Answer(s): Check accuracy & relevance in terms of animal mentioned

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What benefit would cattle have from the following creatures in their environment:

1. The white Ibis (“Bosluisvoël”)

2. The Secretary bird

55..11 SSOO 55 AACC 11 -- 66

Instructions to Learner:

A case study

Learner Workbook: Page 10 Facilitator Guide: Page 14 - 15

Model Answer(s): White Ibis rids cattle of tics & other superficial parasites

Model Answer(s): Secretary bird removes dangers such as snakes

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1. Which organisms and creatures can harm pigs?

2. What do these organisms do to the pigs?

3. How would you control these organisms if you had to farm with pigs?

55..22 SSOO 55 AACC 11 -- 66

Instructions to Learner:

Make a list

Learner Workbook: Page 11 Facilitator Guide: Page 14 - 15

Model Answer(s): Learner might not identify or obtain information on all, but they can include the list below. Learner to reflect expertise of an SME and show own research. Mange; Lice; Greasy pig disease; Diamond skin disease; Roundworms; Tapeworm; (measles); Fly damage; Lameness; Abscesses; Fever; Heatstroke; Salt poisoning; Diarrhoea; Pneumonia

Model Answer(s): Learner to investigate each cause & effect

Model Answer(s): Control: Learner to investigate

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As a group of small farmers, you notice that your chickens are dying and ill. You have heard of bird flu and when you read up about the disease, most of the symptoms are similar to those of your chickens.

1. What are you supposed to do if you suspect that your chickens have bird flu?

2. Who must you speak to about this?

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Instructions to Learner:

Have a group discussion

Learner Workbook: Page 12 Facilitator Guide: Page 14 - 15

Model Answer(s): You should notify the state veterinarian or police when you detect any signs of these types of diseases in your animals! They will then investigate and if necessary destroy the animal making sure it is tested.

Model Answer(s): Who to speak to: the state veterinarian or police; probably local community & farmers if absolutely certain of diagnosis

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1. What would you do to make your business of farming with goats “sustainable” for yourself, your business and your environment?

66..11 SSOO 66 AACC 11 -- 55

Instructions to Learner:

Come up with some ideas

Learner Workbook: Page 13 Facilitator Guide: Page 16

Model Answer(s): None given due to difference in opinion Learner to reflect clear understanding of “sustainability” in economics, business & environment Learner to reflect first understanding possible impacts of commodity on “sustainability” before attempting to produce it Clear reflection of “inter relatedness” to be shown-without the soil & land & crop, there will be no animal to sell and make a profit off of.

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SSuummmmaattiivvee TTeesstt aanndd AAttttiittuuddee && AAttttrriibbuuttee EEvvaalluuaattiioonn

efore the knowledge test is undertaken, the learner must be reminded of what is expected from him / her in terms of summative and reflexive competence. Read

and explain to the learner, the Preparation for Your Final Assessment section in the learner workbook. Learners and assessor should sign off this section to acknowledge that this step was completed.

Please set up a knowledge test from the questions given as a guideline to learners and supply each learner with a test sheet.

Supply each report with the following heading:

Questions Key points Competent / NYC Comments

1. Assess the veld in your area • Correct assessment

2. Which environmental factors influence the veld in your area?

• ID all relevant environmental factors

3. How do these environmental factors influence the veld in your area?

• Relate to all environmental factors’ impact on sustainability of crop & relevance of grazing animal

4. Recall some activities that you have participated in and indicate how they managed the environmental factors that influence the veld in your area

• Any crop rotation; feed rotation; placing of feed away from water sources

5. What types of animals would you be able to farm with here?

• Correct ID

6. What made you decide that you could farm with these animals in this area after assessing the veld?

• Assessment of veldt • Assessment of

sustainability • Assessment of viability of

animal

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7. What would these animals eat and what wouldn’t they eat that is found in the veld in your area?

• Correct for specific animal

8. What would these animals eat first?

• Correct for specific animal

9. Which plants in this area could poison these animals?

• Correct for specific animal

10. How will you prevent the animals from being poisoned by these plants?

• Correct for specific animal

11. What types of animals would you be able to farm with if you could feed them supplementary feeds?

• Possibly most that can adapt to weather patterns

12. Investigate what supplementary feeds are available to give them?

• Correct for specific animal

13. Investigate when do you have to give them these supplementary feeds?

• Correct for specific animal & time of year & type of natural grazing

14. Interview a livestock farmer in the area and ask them: How they farm sustainably with these animals

• Manage veldt • Rotate fields • Rotate camps • Fertilise soils • Rest soils • Prevent compaction as

much as possible • Don’t overgraze • Restrict access of

livestock to water source

15. What creatures and organisms could harm these animals?

• Correct for specific animal

16. Why are these organisms a problem?

• Parasitic • Disease causing • Reduces quality of animal

products

17. What can you do against these organisms?

• Inoculations • Dips • Veldt management • Appropriate preventative

measures • Quarantine of animals

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18. What creatures or organisms are beneficial to these animals?

• Any known to be beneficial

• Any beneficial organisms in terms of veldt management

19. Why are these organisms beneficial?

• Protection of animals • Prevention of diseases • Removal of parasites • Beneficial to veldt

20. Which reported communicable diseases might influence your animals?

• Correct for specific animal

21. What is expected from you if such a disease broke out?

• Report to State Vet • Alert other farms • Report to Dept. of

Agriculture • Place animals under

quarantine • Cull diseased animals

22. What will you do if such a disease broke out?

• Report to State Vet • Alert other farms • Report to Dept. of

Agriculture • Place animals under

quarantine • Cull diseased animals

MMyy NNootteess ……

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