QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY. SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY What are Occupational Standards(OS)? OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Contact Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) , 3 rd Floor, Bestech Chambers Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon, Haryana E mail: ceo@asci-india.com Contents Introduction 1. Introduction and Contacts. [1] 2. Qualifications Pack.. [2] 3. Glossary of Key Terms [3] 4. OS Units.. [4] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS... [18] 6. Assessment Criteria.. [20] Qualifications Pack- Feed Technician SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries OCCUPATION: Assistance (Fisheries) REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q5109 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL A Feed Technician is responsible for selection of the appropriate feed ingredients and essential items required for formulation and production of larval, nursery, grow out and brood stock feeds, for different commercially important finfish and shellfish. Brief Job Description: A Feed Technician is responsible for procuring feed ingredients and essential items and analyzing their proximate composition, formulating the feed (with the help & guidance of the researcher), processing of the ingredients, operating the feed mill, production of feed, regular maintenance and repair (minor, if any) of feed mill, packaging, storage and marketing of the feed in addition to assigning the day to day activities to the workers involved in production of feed in the feed mill. Personal Attributes: A Feed Technician must have high physical stamina, common sense and should be mentally fit. S/he must also possess decent communication skills. Page 1

2 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician Job Details Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q5109 Job Role Feed Technician Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Assistance(Fisheries) Next review date 19/05/19 NSQC Clearance on N/A Job Role Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Feed Technician A Feed Technician is responsible for selection of the appropriate feed ingredients and essential items required for formulation and production of larval, nursery, grow out and brood stock feeds, for different commercially important finfish and shellfish. 4 Class 10 Not applicable On the job training 18 years Not applicable Compulsory: 1. AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation 2.AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing 3. AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Optional: Not applicable Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units Page 2

3 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician Definitions Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Sub-function Job role Occupational Standards (OS) Performance Criteria National Occupational Standards (OS) Qualifications Pack (QP) Unit Code Unit Title Description Scope Knowledge and Understanding Organisational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills/ Generic Skills Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS. Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts. Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code. Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for. Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required. Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles. Page 3

4 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician Acronyms Keywords /Terms NOS QP OS PC NFE National Occupational Standard(s) Qualifications Pack Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Nitrogen Free Extract Description 4

5 AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about planning and procurement of materials required for feed preparation. 5

6 AGR/N5118 Unit Code Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation AGR/N5118 National Occupational Standard Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Identify the suitable feed ingredients and feed additives and determine their quality, quantity and market price Formulate the species specific diets for different life stages of fish (with the help of a researcher) Procure the required quantities of feed ingredients Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context B. Technical Knowledge Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation This OS unit is about planning and procurement of materials required for feed preparation This unit/task covers the following: Identify suitable feed ingredients and feed additives and determine their quality, quantity and market price Formulate the species specific diets for different life stages of fish (with the help of a researcher) Procure the required quantities of feed ingredients Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. identify locally available conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients PC2. ensure the quality and quantity of requisite ingredients to meet the demand PC3. identify cost-effective protein (plant / animal origin) and energy sources PC4. determine the market price of the feed ingredients over the period of one year PC5. identify the suitable feed additives such as binders, probiotics, antioxidants, immune stimulants, preservatives, growth promoters, natural colouring agents, synthetic amino acids, vitamin-mineral premix and other functional food aids to enhance the feed and nutrient utilization efficiency To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC6. identify specific ingredients required for production of diets for larvae, fry, fingerling, adults and brood stock of carp, catfish, murrel, koi, tilapia, shrimp, cobia, sea bass, milk fish, crab, pearl spot and fresh water and marine ornamental fish PC7. collect the fresh feed ingredients samples and analyse their proximate composition To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC8. procure the required quantity of suitable feed ingredients to produce the species specific diets for different life stages of fish The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization s fish feed production technology KA2. organization s rules and regulations to be followed according to fish feed industry standards The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. major and minor nutrients required for better growth, survival, breeding performance, immunity and health of fish KB2. feeding habit and feeding behavior of fish and shellfish species before formulating the feed KB3. nutrients requirements of commercial fish species for their different life 6

7 AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills stages KB4. ingredient composition of feeds (feed formulations) of the commercial important fish KB5. selection of quality feed ingredients KB6. procurement of feed resources and analysis of their proximate composition KB7. anti-nutritional factors present in fish feed ingredients, their permissible levels of use and the amelioration measures KB8. use of different feed additives and their beneficial effects KB9. proper storage facilities required for storing the feed ingredients KB10. keeping quality and storage life of the different fish feed resources KB11. transportation of the feed ingredients KB12. list of banned/prohibited antibiotics and chemicals which are not be used in fish feed Reading Skills SA1. read records and instructions and follow them correctly B. Professional Skills Decision Making Writing Skills SA2. record data properly of inputs needed for feed industry SA3. record information on various activities involved in feed formulation Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA4. communicate effectively with the co-workers and customers SB1. take decision on the spot to overcome difficult situations Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize the work order and jobs received from the supervisor SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time effectively Customer Centricity SB5. manage good relationships with manager and farm staff Problem Solving SB6. study the problem and provide a best solution SB7. immediately identify problems and solve them Analytical Thinking SB8. monitor and maintain list of feed ingredients and chemicals required for 7

8 AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation feed formulation SB9. carry out timely procurement of the required feed ingredients through proper planning and execution of the purchase and transportation process SB10. carry out time bound analysis of feed ingredients and feed preparation Critical Thinking SB11. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB12. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 8

9 AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N5118 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Assistance (Fisheries) Next review date 19/05/19 Back to Top 9

10 AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about planning and carrying out production of feed for timely supply to customers. Page 10

11 AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N5119 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Analyse the proximate composition of selected fish feed ingredients Supply appropriate feed ingredients and other required materials for the production of fish feed under processing Carry out suitable processing of fish feed ingredients Operate different components of feed mill Perform production of feed and marketing This OS unit is about planning and carrying out production of feed for timely supply to customers. This unit/task covers the following: Analyse the proximate composition of selected fish feed ingredients Supply appropriate feed ingredients and other required materials for the production of fish feed under processing Carry out suitable processing of fish feed ingredients Operate different components of the feed mill Carry out production of feed Observe physical, chemical and biological quality of the prepared feed Carry out packaging and storage and intermediary quality check of the stored feed Carry out marketing related activities Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. analyse the dry matter, crude protein, crude lipid, NFE, gross energy and total ash contents of the feed ingredients PC2. formulate the ingredient composition of the feed based on the nutrient requirement of the fish at their different life stages To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC3. arrange timely supply of the required fish feed ingredients and other materials PC4. arrange procurement of fresh feed ingredients well in advance as per the demand of the feed PC5. purchase the ingredients at different time intervals instead of bulk purchase at a time To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC6. ensure proper grinding of the ingredients, thorough mixing PC7. ensure supply of required quantity of minor nutrients and feed additives at the appropriate time PC8. carry out proper blending of the minor nutrients, and addition of requirement quantity of water PC9. carry out proper pelleting of the feed and adequate drying of the feed pellets To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC10. carry out regular check-up of the different components/machineries of the feed mill before operation PC11. ensure day to day cleaning and maintenance of the feed mill after the operation PC12. detect problem in functioning of the feed mill early so as to avoid major break down or damage 11

12 AGR/N5119 Carry out production of feed Observe physical, chemical and biological quality of the prepared feed Carry out packaging and storage and intermediary quality check of stored feed Perform production of feed and marketing PC13. evaluate performance efficiency of the different machineries of the feed mill PC14. ensure usage of protective clothing and equipment during operation in a feed mill To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC15. ensure standardization and maintenance of different processing conditions like ideal temperature, pressure and screw speed, etc., based on different types of ingredients used for feed formulation size of the feed pellets to be made PC16. carry out production of feed of required particle size, shape and forms as per the different life stages of fish To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC17. observe physical properties of the prepared feed (water stability, sinking rate, floating percentage, nutrient leaching and keeping quality) PC18. observe chemical (nutrient status) and biological (microbial infestation) properties of the prepared feed To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC19. identify suitable (air tight and strong) packing material to avoid any loss during transportation PC20. store the prepared feed in dry, well ventilated and illuminated house with suitable platform, less humidity, normal room temperature and free from insects and rodents PC21. collect the feed samples randomly from the stored feed bags and check the physical, chemical and biological properties of feed PC22. discard the nutritionally inferior quality and microbial infested feed Carry out marketing related activities Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC23. identify the demand for different types of feed and accordingly, arrange feed production schedule PC24. determine the appropriate market for sale of feed PC25. determine the market strategy to promote feed sale The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. good management practices for production of feed KA2. procedures and methods for marketing and sales B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. operational activities of feed mill KB2. methods of sale procedures KB3. packing of feed for transportation Reading Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SA1. read records and instructions and follow them correctly Writing Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to 12

13 AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing B. Professional Skills Decision Making SA2. record data properly of inputs needed for feed industry SA3. record information on various activities involved in feed SA4. record the data on demand and supply of feed Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SA5. communicate effectively with the co-workers and customers The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB1. take decision on the spot to overcome difficult situations Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB2. plan and organize the work order and jobs received from the supervisor SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time effectively Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB5. manage good relationships with manager and farm staff Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB6. study the problem and provide a best solution SB7. immediately identify problems and solve them Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB8. monitor and maintain list of feed ingredients and other materials required for feed formulation SB9. anticipate/predict the demand and supply of species specific feeds Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB10. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB11. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 13

14 AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N5119 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Assistance (Fisheries) Next review date 19/05/19 Back to Top 14

15 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety at the workplace. 15

16 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N9903 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintain a clean and efficient workplace Maintain health and safety at the workplace This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety of self and coworkers at workplace. This unit/task covers the following: Maintain a clean and efficient workplace Render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc. PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to recommended safe practices PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger Render appropriate emergency procedures To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate Page 16

17 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills B. Professional Skills PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA2. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA3. personal protective equipment to be worn and its care KA4. correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for work KA5. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA6. safe disposal methods for waste KA7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those risks in area of work KB2. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace injuries/illnesses KB3. basic emergency first aid procedure KB4. local emergency services KB5. importance of reporting accidents, incidents and problems and appropriate action to be taken Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA2. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA3. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports Reading Skills SA4. read instruction manual for hand tool, equipments and first aid procedures Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned officer/stakeholders SA6. comprehend information shared by senior people and experts Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly Plan and Organize SB3. schedule daily activities and draw up priorities; allocate start times, estimate completion time and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion Customer Centricity 17

18 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers Problem Solving SB5. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation and identify appropriate control measures Critical Thinking SB8. take responsibility for own work and learning 18

19 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9903 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16 Sub Sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 25/11/16 Occupation Assistance(Fisheries) Next review date 19/05/19 Back to Top 19

20 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] Q denoting Qualifications Pack QP number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with N 9 characters [ABC] / N 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] N denoting National Occupational Standard OS number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Back to top 20

21 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production Dairying Poultry Animal Husbandry Fisheries Agriculture Allied Activities Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management Agriculture Industries Generic Occupations Sequence Description Example Three letters Industry name AGR Slash / / Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N Next two numbers Occupation code 01 Next two numbers OS number 01 Note: The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and future occupations in a segment Occupation numbers from have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any emerging segment in future. 21

22 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician Job Role Feed Technician Qualification Pack AGR/Q5109 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack Marks Allocation Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N5118 Procure ingredients, chemicals and other materials for feed preparation PC1. PC2. Assessment criteria for outcomes identify locally available conventional and non-conventional feed ingredients ensure the quality and quantity of requisite ingredients to meet the demand Total Marks 100 Out Of Theory Skills Practical PC3. identify cost-effective protein (plant / animal origin) and energy sources PC4. determine the market price of the feed ingredients over the period of one year PC5. identify the suitable feed additives such as binders, probiotics, antioxidants, immune stimulants, preservatives, growth promoters, natural colouring agents, synthetic amino acids, vitaminmineral premix and other functional food aids to enhance the feed and

23 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician nutrient utilization efficiency PC6. PC7. PC8. identify specific ingredients required for production of diets for larvae, fry, fingerling, adults and brood stock of carp, catfish, murrel, koi, tilapia, shrimp, cobia, sea bass, milk fish, crab, pearl spot and fresh water and marine ornamental fish collect the fresh feed ingredients samples and analyse their proximate composition procure the required quantity of suitable feed ingredients to produce the species specific diets for different life stages of fish AGR/N5119 Perform production of feed and marketing PC analyse the dry matter, crude protein, crude lipid, NFE, gross energy and total ash contents of the feed ingredients PC2. formulate the ingredient composition of the feed based on the nutrient requirement of the fish at their different life stages PC3. arrange timely supply of the required fish feed ingredients and other materials PC4. PC5. arrange procurement of fresh feed ingredients well in advance as per the demand of the feed purchase the ingredients at different time intervals instead of bulk purchase at a time PC6. ensure proper grinding of the ingredients, thorough mixing PC7. PC8. ensure supply of required quantity of minor nutrients and feed additives at the appropriate time carry out proper blending of the minor nutrients, and addition of requirement quantity of water PC9. carry out proper pelleting of the feed 23

24 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician and adequate drying of the feed pellets PC10. carry out regular check-up of the different components/machineries of the feed mill before operation PC11. ensure day to day cleaning and maintenance of the feed mill after the operation PC12. detect problem in functioning of the feed mill early so as to avoid major break down or damage PC13. evaluate performance efficiency of the different machineries of the feed mill PC14. ensure usage of protective clothing and equipment during operation in a feed mill PC15. ensure standardization and maintenance of different processing conditions like ideal temperature, pressure and screw speed, etc., based on different types of ingredients used for feed formulation size of the feed pellets to be made PC16. carry out production of feed of required particle size, shape and forms as per the different life stages of fish PC17. observe physical properties of the prepared feed (water stability, sinking rate, floating percentage, nutrient leaching and keeping quality) PC18. observe chemical (nutrient status) and biological (microbial infestation) properties of the prepared feed PC19. identify suitable (air tight and strong) packing material to avoid any loss during transportation PC20. store the prepared feed in dry, well ventilated and illuminated house with suitable platform, less humidity, normal room temperature and free from insects

25 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician and rodents PC21. collect the feed samples randomly from the stored feed bags and check the physical, chemical and biological properties of feed PC22. discard the nutritionally inferior quality and microbial infested feed PC23. identify the demand for different types of feed and accordingly, arrange feed production schedule PC24. determine the appropriate market for sale of feed PC25. determine the market strategy to promote feed sale AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practices PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. PC8. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are

26 Qualifications Pack for Feed Technician PC9. followed closely report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures GRAND TOTAL