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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Identify basic breeding practices for farm animals 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116107  Identify basic breeding practices for farm animals 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Qualifying learners are capable of identifying and monitoring breeding behaviour, and pre and post-partum behaviour of farm animals.

Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in field of animal production and the breeding of farm animals and will be able to operate in an animal production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.

They will be capacitated to gain access to the mainstream agricultural sector, in animal production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-sector. The improvement in production technology will also have a direct impact on the improvement of agricultural productivity of the sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will demonstrate competence against the following unit standards or equivalent:
  • NQF 1: Recognise basic breeding behaviour of farm animals.
  • NQF 1: Evaluate basic external animal anatomy and physiology. 
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    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. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify standing oestrus of female breeding animals where appropriate. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding 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. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The breeding animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of oestrus are recognised and described in a group of female breeding animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the female breeding animals are recognised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Observe the libido of the male breeding animal where appropriate. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding 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. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The male animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of libido are recognised and described in the male animal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the male animal are recognised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognise the signs of giving birth in female breeding animals. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding 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. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The breeding animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of giving birth are recognised and described in a group of female breeding animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Animals that are observed to be close to parturition are identified and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of parturition are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify abnormal behaviour of breeding animals during the birth process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding 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. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The normal birth process in breeding animals is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Birth problems are recognised and the level of assistance with such problems is correctly determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The general health, environment, nutrition and reproductive performance of the group are monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the birth process are recognised and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Observe and monitor post-partum behaviour of breeding animals. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding 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. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The behaviour of the newborn offspring must be recognised and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Behaviour of the newborn offspring must be monitored and the level of assistance required must be determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Signs of abnormal behaviour must be recognised in the female animals and the offspring. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

    It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the qualifying learners are working. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self-assessment and peer assessment, formative and summative assessment, portfolios and observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes; critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are assessed.

    The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.

    Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral or written evidence and cannot be assessed only by being observed.

    The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a qualifying learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, then they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The person is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of:
  • Basic principles of reproduction and parturition in farm animals.
  • Anatomy and physiology of reproduction.
  • Observations of reproduction and parturition in farm animals.
  • Basic farm practices.
  • Communication and literacy.
  • The purpose of reproduction and parturition.
  • Correct procedures to follow during reproduction and parturition.
  • The effects of reproduction and parturition problems on the well being of the animal and its offspring.
  • Procedures and practices on the farm. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem Solving: Relates to outcomes:
  • Identify abnormal behaviour of breeding animals during the birth process.
  • Observe and monitor post-partum behaviour of breeding animals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-Management: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Interpreting Information: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    World as a set of related systems: Relates to outcomes:
  • Identify abnormal behaviour of breeding animals during the birth process.
  • Observe and monitor post-partum behaviour of breeding animals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Self-Development: Relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48976   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    2. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    3. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    4. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    5. Dihwai Food Cultural and Agricultural Services 
    6. Emadlangeni Skills Development Academy NPC 
    7. Escay Catering and other Services 
    8. Ghoenas Kraal Opleiding Sentrum 
    9. Heedmorine Training 
    10. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    11. KABELANO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    12. Kimbali Holdings 
    13. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
    14. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    15. Maishamalema Development Training 
    16. Maleleza Farming Enterprise Pty Ltd 
    17. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    18. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
    19. Mathapuso Construction and Projects 
    20. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
    21. Mbimbini Training and Community Development 
    22. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
    23. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
    24. Morwa Agri-development cc 
    25. Mpontshe Training 
    26. Mvelo Consultant 
    27. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
    28. Nophelo Training Centre 
    29. Novi General Services 
    30. Peritum Agri Institute 
    31. Phill Skills and Development Institute 
    32. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    33. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    34. Setlakala Business Development 
    35. Siyafundisa I Africa 
    36. Siyasanga Training Centre 
    37. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    38. Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services 
    39. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
    40. Tripple R Training Provider 
    41. University of Limpopo 
    42. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
    43. Westco Agri Training 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.