Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:08 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:08 AM AWST
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Artificially inseminate livestock
Artificially inseminate livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS303A
AHCAIS303A
State Code
D6673
D6673
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2013
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
07/02/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of artificially inseminating livestock and defines the standard required to: prepare for insemination; observe animals on heat to detect correct insemination timing; prepare equipment and work sites; correctly select and thaw semen for insemination; inseminate animals; record data after insemination is complete.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for insemination of animals
- 1.1. Timing of insemination process is scheduled to ensure availability of resource and personnel requirements.
- 1.2. Hygiene factors are identified and appropriate procedures followed.
- 1.3. Semen supplies are accessed from appropriate and reliable sources and stored appropriately.
- 1.4. Animals are prepared to maximise success of insemination program.
- 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Inseminate animals
- 2.1. Semen is prepared according to accepted industry and enterprise practices.
- 2.2. Insemination equipment is sterile and clean and applied according to industry code of practice.
- 2.3. Intended recipient is correctly identified and observed, and checked for signs of ovulation.
- 2.4. Intended recipient is restrained and prepared for insemination to optimise results according to recognised handling techniques that minimise stress.
- 2.5. Insemination is carried out in sterile conditions and according to appropriate hygiene procedures.
3. Document and record data
- 3.1. Data on insemination process is accurate and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Historical data is reviewed to measure performance of herd in insemination program.
- 3.3. Conception rates are calculated and used to determined success of AI program.
- 3.4. Information is supplied to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice.
- 3.5. Necessary modifications to herd program are identified and recorded to assist continuous improvement processes.
4. Clean work area and equipment
- 4.1. Waste is disposed of according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy.
- 4.2. Work area is cleaned to industry standards and returned to operating order.
- 4.3. Restraints and harnesses are cleaned and returned to safe and operational order.
- 4.4. Animals are safely returned to designated area according to enterprise requirements and instructions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
cattle
sheep
goats
alpacas
deer.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
cattle
sheep
goats
alpacas
deer.
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:
prepare for insemination
observe animals on heat to detect correct insemination timing
prepare equipment and work sites
correctly select and thaw semen for insemination
inseminate animals
record data after insemination is complete.
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:
prepare for insemination
observe animals on heat to detect correct insemination timing
prepare equipment and work sites
correctly select and thaw semen for insemination
inseminate animals
record data after insemination is complete.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3395 | RTE3101A | Artificially inseminate livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM90 | AHCAIS303 | Artificially inseminate livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D468 | AHC30210 | Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) | Qualification |