Unit of competency Outline

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Pregnancy test pigs

Pregnancy test pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK301
State Code
BAP64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to test pigs for pregnancy.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pregnancy testing
  • 1.1 Prepare pregnancy testing work site and relevant documentation
  • 1.2 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify pigs to be tested according to the breeding program
  • 1.4 Assemble required resources and manpower
  • 1.5 Isolate individual pigs for testing or marking as required
2. Carry out pregnancy testing procedures
  • 2.1 Handle individual pigs safely and humanely while testing and check breeding records
  • 2.2 Use ultra sound equipment for pregnancy diagnosis
  • 2.3 Apply knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology
  • 2.4 Use strict hygiene procedures between individual pigs in line with enterprise biosecurity policies
  • 2.5 Complete records and report outcomes
  • 2.6 Assess and record individual pig health and condition for input to herd health management
3. Carry out post pregnancy testing procedures
  • 3.1 Identify pigs as pregnant or not pregnant
  • 3.2 Return pigs to their appropriate destination
  • 3.3 Clean work site, remove and dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 3.4 Check pigs post testing regularly for health and condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7159 AHCPRK301A Pregnancy test pigs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU64 AHCPRK309 Pregnancy test pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification