Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Livestock health care related to farming practices are applied to accepted standards.
A basic understanding of the key terms, rules, concepts and established principles related to livestock health care functions on a livestock farm is demonstrated.
Health care related problems are attended to in terms of urgency and potential impact on the success of the farm and addressed in accordance with accepted farming practices and procedures.
Livestock remedies are selected and applied for treatment of specific conditions as specified by pre-determined treatment procedures.
The bio-security status of the livestock farm is maintained in accordance with accepted bio-security practices and preventative measures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Routine livestock herding and handling of related farming practices are conducted with due consideration for the welfare and safety of the animals and persons involved.
Livestock breeding and animal rearing related farming practices are conducted according to accepted herd care and farm management standards.
Routine livestock nutrition, supplementary feeding, water provision and veld-rotation practices are conducted according to accepted herd care and farm management standards.
Routine livestock production practices related to parasite control, livestock identification, animal castration, de-horning or tail docking areconducted according to accepted herd care and farm management standards.
A basic understanding of the key terms, rules, concepts and established principles related to livestock production practices is applied.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Work activities are scheduled and the execution monitored in an effective manner.
Work instructions and farm notices are clearly communicated to work teams.
Workplace discipline is maintained in terms of accepted standards for fairness.
Performance levels of subordinates are directed and monitored to enhance efficiency and productivity levels.
Farm records are accurately kept and reported on.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcome.