Unit of competency Outline
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Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance
Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK304A
AHCPRK304A
State Code
D7162
D7162
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/06/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/06/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of conducting the mating of pigs and monitoring dry sow performance and defines the standard required to: identify appropriate mating plans and select appropriate dams and sires; monitor sows' condition; revise feeding strategies; detect oestrus cycles; monitor mating and take remedial action where needed; record data and report on the effectiveness of the mating program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify pig condition
- 1.1. Condition of pigs is accurately determined and scores are recorded according to recognised industry practices.
- 1.2. Pigs are ranked according to scores and nutritional requirements adjusted to facilitate optimum condition.
- 1.3. Feeding strategies are appropriate to the pig environment and seasonal conditions.
- 1.4. Judgements on pig conditions are based on verifiable information.
2. Facilitate mating
- 2.1. Oestrus inducement and detection procedures are carried out according to established industry practice.
- 2.2. Mating areas are secure and provide for access during joining.
- 2.3. Mating procedures and handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock and meet Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are used.
- 2.4. Mating is supervised and intervention when required is undertaken to maximise conception rates.
3. Complete mating procedure
- 3.1. Regular post-mating heat detection is carried out to check sows returning to oestrus as per enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Records of mating are recorded accurately, legibly and according to enterprise and industry requirements.
4. Monitor sows to parturition
- 4.1. Nutritional needs of pregnant sows are identified and confirmed against the enterprise feeding plan.
- 4.2. Feed and feed supplements are determined and provided in accordance with the feeding plan and local conditions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
pigs of all breeds or types used for commercial pork production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
pigs of all breeds or types used for commercial pork production.
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:
identify appropriate mating plans and select appropriate dams and sires
monitor sows condition
revise feeding strategies
detect oestrus cycles
monitor mating and take remedial action where needed
record data and report on the effectiveness of the mating program.
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:
identify appropriate mating plans and select appropriate dams and sires
monitor sows condition
revise feeding strategies
detect oestrus cycles
monitor mating and take remedial action where needed
record data and report on the effectiveness of the mating program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3565 | RTE2143A | Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ35 | AHCPRK304 | Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D470 | AHC30410 | Certificate III in Pork Production | Qualification |