Safe Use of Sheep Dip

Unit 1 Initial Practical Assessment is carried out on a one Candidate to one Assessor basis, using oral questions in the vicinity of a sheep dip.

Unit 2 Written Paper, involving the completion of a computer based multiple choice question paper, is an assessment of the fundamental job related knowledge which candidates are required to have in relation to the safe use of sheep dips before, during and after dipping.

In order to pass the assessment for the Unit 2 Written Paper, Candidates must obtain at least 32 marks out of the maximum 40 marks (80%).

Unit 3 Practical Dipping is a practical assessment involving the dipping of sheep and the candidates ability to use, store and dispose of sheep dips safely. Candidates are actively encouraged to complete Unit 3 of the assessment although it is optional.

The appropriate Authorisation from the appropriate Agency must have been granted for the disposal of the sheep dip Assessment of Unit 1 and Unit 2 is available on a year round basis. Assessment of Unit 3 may only be undertaken during accepted dipping seasons.