Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:21 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:21 AM AWST
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Collect semen
Collect semen
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS301A
AHCAIS301A
State Code
D6671
D6671
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the routine process of collecting semen for artificial insemination of livestock and defines the standard required to: prepare for and undertake hygienic collection of semen; match collection vessels and labelling to the sire; transfer semen safely to the preparation and storage area; handle animals in a humane, stress free, and safe manner; clean up work areas and equipment; record data.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare animals for collecting semen
- 1.1. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 1.2. Appropriate equipment for collection is selected and prepared.
- 1.3. Nominated sire is prepared and located at the appropriate semen collection area.
- 1.4. Semen is collected from the nominated sire using industry approved collection techniques.
- 1.5. Semen is transferred to the processing and storage area according to enterprise requirements and instructions.
2. Complete collection procedures
- 2.1. Post-collection procedures are carried out according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.2. Waste is disposed of according to recommended hygiene standards.
- 2.3. Work area and equipment are cleaned to industry standards and returned to operating order.
- 2.4. Animals are safely returned to the designated area according to enterprise requirements and instructions.
3. Document and record data
- 3.1. Data on semen collection is accurate and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Information is supplied to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
alpacas
goats
pigs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
alpacas
goats
pigs.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare for and undertake hygienic collection of semen
match collection vessels and labelling to the sire
transfer semen safely to the preparation and storage area
handle animals in a humane, stress free, and safe manner
clean up work areas and equipment and record data.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare for and undertake hygienic collection of semen
match collection vessels and labelling to the sire
transfer semen safely to the preparation and storage area
handle animals in a humane, stress free, and safe manner
clean up work areas and equipment and record data.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3448 | RTE2123A | Collect semen | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR27 | AHCAIS301 | Collect semen | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |