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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Utilise water management in poultry production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119487  Utilise water management in poultry production 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
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 
To provide poultry with a constant clean water supply to ensure the growth and maintenance of a healthy flock. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy and Numeracy level1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Understand the functions of water in the physiology of poultry. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Animal body components: water, fat, minerals and protein, evaporation, heat loss, panting, softening of food, nutrient absorption and transfer, excretion of faecal matter, excretion of urine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The four main components of a bird's body are detailed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The role of water during panting in hot weather is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The function of water to facilitate the digestion and excretion of indigestible matter is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The role of water in transferring nutrients in the body is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The role of water as a component of blood is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
The role of water in the functioning of the kidneys is described. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Understand the function of water in disease prevention. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Component of mucus, bacterial infections, eye movement and rinsing action, mucus in mouth cavity, mucus in respiratory tract, mucus in reproductive tract, sweeping actions by cilia. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The role of water as a component of mucous is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The 'cleansing' action of water in disease prevention is explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Understand the water consumption patterns of poultry. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Age, body weight, temperature. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The effect of water on the feed consumption of poultry is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The factors that affect the water consumption of poultry are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Understand the importance of the filtration and purification of drinking water for poultry. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Bacteria, chlorine solutions, E colii, illnesses, dissolved solids, blockages of nipples, corrosion of metal, sand, silt. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons for chlorinating borehole or river water are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The problems that may occur, when using unfiltered water are detailed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The effects that a high level of dissolved solids have on the watering equipment is described. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Identify the common poultry drinking systems that are in use in the workplace. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Bell drinkers, cup waterers, troughs, nipple drinkers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The different types of water systems on the farm are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The operation of the particular systems and drinkers is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The maintenance and replacement of worn parts in the water systems are demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure a constant clean water supply for poultry. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Mould growth, bacterial contamination, bio-film in water lines, leaks, wet spots, drinker levels, ammonia, fly
control. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons why certain components require daily checking are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The reasons for the daily cleaning of particular components are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The reasons for adjusting the heights of drinkers according to the growth of the birds are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The necessity of urgent attention / repairing of water leaks in a poultry house is explained. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 must be accredited as a provider through 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.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation only.

    The specific outcomes and essential 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, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected in the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities; and
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been mad.

    Refer to the following specific outcome:
  • Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure a constant clean water supply for poultry. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Understand the functions of water in the physiology of poultry.
  • Understand the function of water in disease prevention.
  • Understand the water consumption patterns of poultry.
  • Understand the importance of the filtration and purification of drinking water for poultry.
  • Identify the common poultry drinking systems that are in use in the workplace.
  • Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure a constant clean water supply for poultry. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Understand the functions of water in the physiology of poultry.
  • Understand the function of water in disease prevention.
  • Understand the water consumption patterns of poultry.
  • Understand the importance of the filtration and purification of drinking water for poultry.
  • Identify the common poultry drinking systems that are in use in the workplace.
  • Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure a constant clean water supply for poultry. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Understand the functions of water in the physiology of poultry.
  • Understand the function of water in disease prevention.
  • Understand the water consumption patterns of poultry.
  • Understand the importance of the filtration and purification of drinking water for poultry.
  • Identify the common poultry drinking systems that are in use in the workplace.
  • Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure a constant clean water supply for poultry. 
    		•

    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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49582   National Certificate: Poultry Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


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