Unit: 1. Horticulture, Landscaping and Silviculture

​AGRIBUSINESS MQF LEVEL 1

Learning Outcome: 1. I can describe basic anatomical features of the most important animals for animal husbandry on the Maltese Islands

1 List the commonly reared farm animals.
ECO-EDUCATION

• Animals: cows; sheep; chickens; pigs; goats; horses; rabbits; ducks.

2 Describe the appearance and common behaviour of selected animals.
 WRITING AND SUTAINABLE EDUCATION.

• Introduction to animal husbandry and care: domestication of animals, animal husbandry/care as a business, jobs.


• Animal Taxonomy: Kingdoms, Classes, Order, Family, Genus, Species


• Animals used in local animal husbandry (basic morphological overview and common breeds of each): cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, poultry.


• Conservation of Maltese breeds: Maltese Cattle (Gendus), Donkey (Tas-Salib), Goat and Sheep


• Handling and approaching animals.


• 
  Sexing of animals.
  

1 Compare three external anatomical differences between two given animal classes.
DIGITAL LITERACY

• Animal classes: birds, small mammals, large mammals.
  

Learning Outcome: 2. I can explain basic animal reproduction processes and phases

3 Identify the reproductive organs of a given animal.
WRITING

• 
  Mammalian and avian male and female reproductive systems.
  

4 Identify the differences between female and male animals stages of growth and development for a given animal.
WRITING

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.

2 Plan a reproduction scheme of a given animal.
 INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING

• Mammalian stages of growth/developmtn: ovulation, fertilization, gestation, birth, lactation, puberty, maturity & reproductive periods, scenescence.


• Avian stages of growth/development: ovulation, fertilization, incubation, hatching, reproduction phases.

Learning Outcome: 3.  I can explain animal digestive system and feed requirements

5 Identify the differences in the digestive systems of ruminants, mono-gastric and avian species.
DIGITAL LITERACY

• Major organs and processes.

6 List the feedstuffs suitable for a given type of animal regarding to their diet.
WRITING

• (carnivores/omnivores/herbivores).

3 Select the right feed for a given set of animals according to their diet and needs.
WRITING

• Nutritional needs of animals: energy, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water


• Nutritional features of feedstuffs: roughages, grains, oilseeds, by-products of industrial processes.


• Feeds and meals for animals: factory preparation of meals and feeds


• 
  Nutritional needs of cattle, pigs, chickens.
  

1 Perform care activities for one kind of animal under supervision and in line with instructions using PPE.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.


• Activities: feeding; providing water; health monitoring.

Learning Outcome: 4. I can recognise animal requirements for water and accommodation

7 Name the most important  factors for accommodation of animals.
WRITING

• Accommodation: space, temperature, air flow, humidity, light.

8 List the most common types of housings for different kinds of animals.
WRITING

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.

4 Select the proper housing accommodation of a selected animal during the different life stages.
INNOVATION

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.

2 Conduct routine tasks required for accommodation of a selected animal under supervision in line with instructions using PPE.
 COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

• Cleaning, disinfection, waste disposal.
  

Learning Outcome: 5. I can identify basic tools and equipment used in animal husbandry.

9 Identify the types of tools and equipment that are used in animal husbandry for a range of purposes.
WRITING

• Feeders, drinkers and hand tools

10 List personal protective equipment commonly used in animal husbandry.
WRITING

• PPE: gloves, aprons, boots, face masks

5 Select proper tools or equipment for a given animal care task.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING 

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.

3 Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of the tools and equipment used for rearing an animal under supervision in line with instructions using PPE.
ECO-EDUCATION

• Animals eg: poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits.

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