After the completion of this Qualification the trainees are expected to be able to:

• Perform 16 health checkpoints in the dairy farm’s health section.
• Administer IV treatments, mastitis grading, milk and blood sampling, and maintain records.
• Identify, isolate, and minimize hazards when handling cattle.
• Monitor the health of cows and calves after birth, including navel dipping and ear tagging.
• Conduct health monitoring, feeding, disease identification, and dehorning of newborn calves.
• Use a dehorner and ear tag pliers for tagging.
• Detect heat in cows and perform pregnancy diagnoses.
• Perform artificial insemination (AI) using AI equipment.
• Identify diseases based on symptoms and maintain records for treated young stock.
• Understand feeding ingredient grading and mix according to daily requirements.
• Operate in a milking parlor.
• Perform arithmetic calculations, solve algebraic expressions, and interpret data using graphs.
• Demonstrate basic biology concepts, including microbial growth, enzymes, and aseptic techniques.
• Use lab equipment for related activities.
• Organize files, search for information, and use Microsoft Office for documents.
• Interact effectively with industry professionals and explain equipment usage.
• Identify common vocabulary in the Animal Production field.