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Care for health and welfare of pigs

Care for health and welfare of pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK201
State Code
BAR68
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 care for the health and welfare of pigs. This unit applies to workers in pork production enterprises operating under routine supervision. 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. Check and assess pig health and welfare
  • 1.1 Check pig health and welfare regularly
  • 1.2 Recognise and report signs of ill health, diseases, parasite infestations and physical abnormalities
  • 1.3 Record pig health and welfare status
  • 1.4 Seek immediate advice where signs indicate an unusual disease
2. Provide an optimal environment for pigs
  • 2.1 Operate and check temperature and other environment control equipment where appropriate
  • 2.2 Record relevant information on shed environmental conditions
3. Establish and maintain hygiene
  • 3.1 Use and maintain personal protective equipment, and follow work health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Follow biosecurity procedures
  • 3.3 Follow personal hygiene practices
  • 3.4 Clean work areas, machines and surfaces appropriately
  • 3.5 Remove and dispose of all waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
4. Administer medication to pigs
  • 4.1 Store labelled vaccines, veterinary medicines and other chemicals appropriately as directed
  • 4.2 Carry out routine disease or parasite prevention procedures
  • 4.3 Measure and administer medication under supervision
  • 4.4 Administer vaccines as required, and identify pigs that have been vaccinated
  • 4.5 Complete required documentation and records for administration of vaccines, medicines and chemicals
5. Remove dead or non-viable pigs
  • 5.1 Dispose of dead pigs appropriately
  • 5.2 Recognise, report and carry out appropriate procedures for unhealthy or non-viable pigs
  • 5.3 Provide post-mortem assistance where necessary
6. Report and complete records
  • 6.1 Complete all required documentation and records of diseases, pig losses and treatments clearly, promptly and accurately
  • 6.2 Report to enterprise where relevant so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7156 AHCPRK201A Care for health and welfare of pigs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA94 AHCPRK311 Care for health and welfare of pigs Unit of competency