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Care for grower and finisher pigs

Care for grower and finisher pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK305
State Code
BAS36
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for grower pigs.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 general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 accommodation for growers
  • 1.1 Clean and prepare accommodation for new grower stock according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.3 Control and monitor environment in line with established enterprise biosecurity and environmental policies
  • 1.4 Fill or prepare feeders and drinkers according to instructions
  • 1.5 Identify problems with accommodation and/or environmental controls and report to supervisor for appropriate action
2. Carry out grower and finisher pig operations
  • 2.1 Monitor pig condition and health regularly as an integral part of daily routines
  • 2.2 Check feeders and drinkers regularly as part of daily routines
  • 2.3 Move pig groups as required in line with growth, condition and stocking density
  • 2.4 Remove poor performing pigs from groups and reassign in line with enterprise policy
  • 2.5 Isolate sick, injured or unhealthy pigs in a quarantine area or identify for euthanasia according to enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.6 Apply health treatments when required and according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise policy
  • 2.7 Record or report grower mortalities to the supervisor and remove deceased stock according to enterprise policy.
3. Identify and select sale pigs
  • 3.1 Identify pig according to enterprise market requirements
  • 3.2 Assess pigs for transportation prior to loading
  • 3.3 Complete or verify property banding for every sale animal
  • 3.4 Separate pigs not fit to load and take appropriate action according to enterprise policy
  • 3.5 Complete pig pass and other documentation for accurately and consistently
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA91 AHCPRK314 Care for grower and finisher pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification