Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor dry sow performance

Monitor dry sow performance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK308
State Code
ODU72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor dry sow performance, including determining conditions of pigs, adjusting nutrition for mating and providing adequate nutrition for pregnant sows.The unit applies to individuals who monitor dry sow performance under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine condition of pigs and adjust nutrition for mating
  • 1.1 Follow workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures and select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.2 Determine condition scores of gilts and sows
  • 1.3 Rank gilts and sows according to scores and adjust nutritional requirements to ensure gilts and sows are in optimum condition at mating
  • 1.4 Ensure feeding strategies are appropriate for housing environment and seasonal conditions for gilts, sows and boars
  • 1.5 Monitor and assess condition of gilts, sows and boars regularly
2. Determine and provide adequate nutrition for pregnant sows
  • 2.1 Carry out regular post mating heat detection to identify sows returning to oestrus
  • 2.2 Determine nutritional needs of pregnant sows according to workplace feeding plan
  • 2.3 Provide adequate and suitable feed and feed supplements according to feeding plan and sow condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ35 AHCPRK304 Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification
BJB2 AHC30422 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification