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Process and store semen

Process and store semen

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS302
State Code
BAS05
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to process and store semen collected from livestock for the purpose of artificial insemination.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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 diluent
  • 1.1 Clean containers to be used for preparation of diluent according to enterprise hygiene standards
  • 1.2 Calibrate equipment and tools used in processing semen
  • 1.3 Heat distilled water for use in diluent to required temperature
  • 1.4 Add distilled water to powdered diluent in correct proportions
  • 1.5 Store diluent correctly before use
2 Determine number of semen doses
  • 2.1 Determine concentration of the ejaculate using appropriate equipment
  • 2.2 Calculate number of doses according to the concentration determined
3 Assess quality of semen batch
  • 3.1 Examine semen batch and check for contamination
  • 3.2 Assess motility of semen
  • 3.3 Compare quality of semen batch against enterprise benchmarks
  • 3.4 Discard poor quality semen appropriately
4 Check incubator
  • 4.1 Check temperature and other operational parameters of incubator before use
  • 4.2 Report and resolve problems with incubator before operation
5 Prepare semen doses
  • 5.1 Add diluent to semen batch
  • 5.2 Divide diluted semen into doses
  • 5.3 Label each semen dose
  • 5.4 Place doses in incubator
  • 5.5 Assess quality of prepared doses
  • 5.6 Record data in line with enterprise requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6672 AHCAIS302A Process and store semen Unit of competency