- What should I do when I don’t know or am unsure about something I’ve been asked to do?
- Always ask someone for advice – try to ask at an appropriate moment e.g. not when the farmer is in the middle of something
- Don’t just go ahead because you can’t find anyone to ask – imagine how you’ll feel if you get it wrong
- I’m not sure if I can ask to do a bit more?
- There isn’t a right answer to this but try to ask as constructively and politely as possible and when your supervisor isn’t too busy e.g. “I’ve noticed you feed and check the calves every morning – would I be able to help you with that tomorrow?”
- If it is a task that is one of your learning objectives, or something you feel you particularly need to practice, do ask
“It’s good to ask if you want to do a bit more. People get into a routine and can just simply forget to ask the student to help”
Quote from a placement provider.