Unit of competency Outline
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24/07/2026 6:02 AM AWST
24/07/2026 6:02 AM AWST
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Assist with artificial insemination procedures
Assist with artificial insemination procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS201A
AHCAIS201A
State Code
D6670
D6670
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting with artificial insemination procedures and defines the standard required to: handle animals humanely and safely; prepare relevant materials and equipment; clean up work areas and equipment following insemination fertility; record details of artificial insemination.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with preparation of animals for insemination
- 1.1. Animals on heat are detected and information recorded or reported to supervisors.
- 1.2. Animals on heat are moved to the insemination area.
- 1.3. Animals are restrained, where required, using safe and humane techniques to minimise stress and discomfort.
- 1.4. Assistance is provided with the hygienic preparation of tools and equipment.
- 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Support insemination procedure
- 2.1. All insemination equipment is sterilised and cleaned or disposed of according to industry code of practice.
- 2.2. Intended recipient is correctly identified and readied.
- 2.3. Intended recipient is restrained, where required, and prepared for insemination to optimise results according to recognised handling techniques that minimise stress.
3. Clean work area and equipment
- 3.1. Waste is disposed of according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy.
- 3.2. Work area and equipment cleaned to industry standards and returned to operating order.
- 3.3. Animals are safely returned to designated area according to enterprise requirements and instructions.
- 3.4. Where used, restraints and harnesses are cleaned and returned to safe and operational order.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
goats
pigs
alpacas
horses.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
goats
pigs
alpacas
horses.
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:
handle animals humanely and safely
prepare relevant materials and equipment
clean up work areas and equipment following insemination fertility
record details of artificial insemination.
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:
handle animals humanely and safely
prepare relevant materials and equipment
clean up work areas and equipment following insemination fertility
record details of artificial insemination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3402 | RTE2132A | Assist with artificial insemination procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS18 | AHCAIS201 | Assist with artificial insemination procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |