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Pregnancy test pigs

Pregnancy test pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK309
State Code
ODU64
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and test pigs for pregnancy and carry out post pregnancy testing procedures.The unit applies to individuals who pregnancy test pigs 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pregnancy testing
  • 1.1 Compose pregnancy testing documentation according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.3 Identify pigs to be tested according to the breeding program
  • 1.4 Check and prepare testing equipment and resources
2. Carry out pregnancy testing procedures
  • 2.1 Follow workplace hygiene and animal welfare practices, and biosecurity procedures
  • 2.2 Test individual pigs and check breeding records according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Apply knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology to use ultrasound equipment for pregnancy diagnosis
  • 2.4 Identify pigs as pregnant or not pregnant according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Complete required records and report outcomes
  • 2.6 Assess and record individual pig health and condition for input to herd health management
3. Carry out post pregnancy testing procedures
  • 3.1 Move pigs to designated area according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste and debris according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Check pigs post testing regularly for health and condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP64 AHCPRK301 Pregnancy test pigs 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