Occupational Code: AGR AHC2

Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Sector: Agriculture
Sub-Sector: Animal Health
Occupation: Animal Health Care Service Level II
Assessor's Package
The assessment covers the following units of competence/s:
1. AGR AHC2 01 0318 Carry out Basic Veterinary Reception Duties
2. AGR AHC2 02 0318 Operate and Maintain Equipment and Tools
3. AGR AHC2 03 0318 Develop Knowledge of Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Farm
Animals
4. AGR AHC2 04 0318 Identify and Use Basic Veterinary Chemicals and Reagents
5. AGR AHC2 05 0318 Assist General Animal Health care
6. AGR AHC2 06 0318 Carry out Sanitation and Waste Management Duties
7. AGR AHC2 08 0318 Assist Animal Surgical Operation
8. AGR AHC2 09 0318 Apply General Laboratory Activities
9. AGR AHC2 10 0318 Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
10. AGR AHC2 11 0318 Handle and Restrain Animals
11. AGR AHC2 12 0318 Administer Medications to Livestock
12. AGR AHC2 13 0318 Participate in Workplace Communication
13. AGR AHC2 14 0318 Work in Team Environment
14. AGR AHC2 15 0318 Develop Business Practice
15. AGR AHC2 16 0318 Standardize and Sustain 3S
Contents of the Assessor’s Package:
1. Instructions for the competence Assessor
2. Evidence Plan
3. Project Information or Problem
4. Demonstration/Observation Checklist
5. List of Equipment, Tools and Materials
Methods of Assessment
1. Observation/Demonstration with Interview Question (If necessary)

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2. Oral Assessment
Nature of assessment:
1. Qualification – based
- All units of competence are included in different practical projects and the
accompanying knowledge tests for basic and common competencies.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPETENCE ASSESSOR

Occupation Animal Health Care Service Level II

BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT

1. Establish the assessment context and purpose of the assessment

2. Familiarize self with the qualification or units of competence to be assessed
 Assessment context
 Assessor’s guide
 Assessment methods
 Product evaluation sheets
 Time limits
 Evidence to be collected
 Performance Criteria
 Assessment and Certification arrangements
3. Ensure that the Assessment Center complies with the relevant occupational
health and safety requirements as:
 Well lighted and well ventilated assessment room
 Risk areas properly marked
4. Ensure that the following assessment resources are available in the
Assessment Center:
 Complete set of safe and functional equipment and tools
 Complete set of supplies and materials
 Assessor’s guide and rating sheets (Assessment Package)
5. Notify candidates of any resources they have to bring during the assessment

ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT

1. Check the attendance of the candidates

 Check the candidates registered number
 Instruct candidates to sign on the attendance sheet
 Check accomplished self assessment guide
 Provide overview of the qualification to be assessed refer to (EOS)
2. Orient the candidates (Time allotment is 15 minutes)
 explain the context and purpose of the assessment and the assessment
process
 explain the Qualification or units of competency to be assessed and the
evidence to be collected
 outline the assessment procedures to be undertaken

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 assess the needs of the candidates and establish any allowable

adjustments in the assessment procedure
 seek feedback regarding the candidate’s understanding of the occupational
standard/units of competence being assessed, evidence requirements and
assessment process
 make all necessary announcement just before the start of the assessment
 specify the do’s and don’ts inside the assessment room
3. Instruct candidates to accomplish the competency assessment agreement
 Provide the candidates with all materials, tools and equipment required to
complete the tasks. Ensure that all tools should be of the same kind and
quality
 Administer the assessment in accordance with the outcome-based
assessment methodology
 Give specific instructions to the candidates clearly and slowly and provide
each candidate with a copy of the Candidate Instructions Guide and
Worksheets
 Inform each candidate that s/he has fifteen (15) minutes reading time and
the total time duration for each is indicated in the Project Information.
 Make certain that the candidate fully understands what is expected and knows
the time limits allowed to finish each assessment project.
 Stay at the assessment area during the entire duration of the assessment
activity and observe the candidate perform the tasks.
 Inhibit self from providing any assistance during the assessment or indicate in
any way whether the candidate is or not performing the activity correctly.
 Intervene only for safety reasons
 Implement the evidence gathering process and ensure its validity, reliability,
fairness and flexibility
 Judge the evidence in terms of the four dimensions of competency – task
skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job/ role
environment skills
 Record details of evidence collected and make judgment about the
candidate’s competence based on the evidence and the relevant standards
required of the units of competence
 Make no alterations/erasures in the Observation Checklist

POST ASSESSMENT

1. Provide feedback on the outcome of the assessment process. This includes

providing the candidate with:
 clear and constructive feedback on the assessment decision
 give the candidates your feedback on the assessment result

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Feedback should indicate whether the candidate is:

 COMPETENT
 NOT YET COMPETENT
On each of the competencies assessed

 information on ways of overcoming any identified gaps in competency

revealed by the assessment
 information on reassessment process, if applicable
2. Prepare the necessary assessment reports
 Record the assessment outcome using the prescribed Observation
Checklist
 Make sure the report or rating sheets are properly signed by you and
the candidate
 Maintain records of the assessment procedures, evidence collected
and assessment outcome
 Endorse assessment results/outcomes to assessment centre manager
 Prepare recommendations for the issuance of national certificate/
certificate of competence

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Evidence Plan Template

Sector Agriculture

Sub-Sector Animal Health

Occupation : Animal Health Care Service

Level II

Appropriate Assessment Method (to be Assessment

placed “X” ) tool/instrument / written
Knowledge /oral question using
Outcome Assessment interviews, practical
Observation
Units of competence to be assessed: evaluation (Oral or exercise /demonstration
written) ,role play, simulation

A. Practical Assessment
Project 1:____________________________________________(project title)

Code& Unit Title X Practical exercise

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Project 2:_____________________________________________(project title)

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

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Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Project 3:_____________________________________________(project title)

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Code& Unit Title

Generic competence

Code& Unit Title X Oral

Code& Unit Title

NOTE: The OS must be the guide in preparing the plan, considering the various elements of the unit of competence and
performance criteria indicated. Underpinning knowledge and skills must also be considered.

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Project Information

Given the necessary tools, equipment and information, the candidate is expected to
perform the following _________ projects.

The assessor should ask oral questions on which s/he is not satisfied by the candidate’s
performance

Assessment Venue:Well Equipped Assessment Centre or real work place

Total time for all projects _______Hrs

Project 1:

Total time for the project: _______ hours

Instruction: Under this project the candidate is expected to perform the tasks based on
the information provided.

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________

Competencies covered:

1. Code& Unit Title

2. Code& Unit Title
3. Code& Unit Title

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Project 2

Total time for the project: _______ hours

Instruction: Under this project the candidate is expected to perform the tasks based on
the information provided.

Competencies covered:

1. Code& Unit Title

2. Code& Unit Title
3. Code& Unit Title

Project 3:

Total time for the project: _______ hours

Instruction: Under this project the candidate is expected to perform the tasks based on
the information provided.

Competencies covered:

1. Code& Unit Title

2. Code& Unit Title
3. Code& Unit Title

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Observation Checklist

Candidate’s Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Occupation Animal Health Care Service
Level II
Date of Assessment:
Time of Assessment:
Instructions for the Assessor
 Observe the candidate.
 Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken
 Place a tick in the box to show that the candidate completed each aspects of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
 Complete the feedback sections of the form.
OBSERVATION

During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate: Yes No

Project 1: (Project title)
 

 

 

 

Project 2: (Project title)

Code& Unit Title  

Code& Unit Title  

Code& Unit Title  

Project 3: (Project title)

 

 

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 

 

The candidate’s overall performance in the practical project was:

 SATISFACTORY  NOT SATISFACTORY

Oral Questioning
Candidate’s Name:

Occupation: Animal Health Care Service Level II

Oral/interview questions Satisfactory response

Yes No

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Q1- q q

Acceptable Answers:-

Q2. q q

Acceptable Answers:-

Q3. What do you think about the benefits of working in team? q q

Acceptable Answers:-

Q4. q q

Acceptable Answers:-

Q5. q q

Acceptable Answers:-

Q6. q q

Acceptable Answers:-

The candidate’s underpinning knowledge was:

Satisfactory q Not satisfactory q

Assessor’s Signature: Date:

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List of consumable materials to be used for projects per candidate

No. Item description Quantit Unit Specification
y

Project 1

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Project 2

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Project 3

List of tools and equipments to be used for projects per candidate

No. Item description Quantit Unit Specification
y

Project 1

Project 2

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Project 3

Note: Materials and tools may be modified by the assessor, depending on the actual
job performed, and location and the standard of the country.

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