Unit of competency Outline
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Artificially inseminate pigs
Artificially inseminate pigs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK303A
AHCPRK303A
State Code
D7161
D7161
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of artificially inseminating pigs and defines the standard required to: prepare for insemination; time insemination to coincide with oestrus cycles; prepare equipment and worksites; correctly select and prepare semen for insemination; inseminate pigs; clean up and record data after insemination is complete.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise insemination process
- 1.1. Hygiene factors are identified and appropriate procedures followed.
- 1.2. Semen supplies and resources are accessed from enterprise stores.
- 1.3. Artificial insemination program is followed according to enterprise standard operating procedures.
2. Inseminate pigs
- 2.1. Pigs are handled in a way that minimises stress.
- 2.2. Pigs are prepared for artificial insemination.
- 2.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
- 2.4. Pigs are inseminated at the correct stage of oestrus cycle.
3. Clean work area and equipment
- 3.1. Waste is disposed of according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy.
- 3.2. Work area is cleaned to industry standards and returned to operating order.
4. Document and record data
- 4.1. Data on insemination process is accurate and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Enterprises may include:
both intensive and free range pig enterprises.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Enterprises may include:
both intensive and free range pig enterprises.
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
time insemination to coincide with oestrus cycles
prepare equipment and worksites
correctly select and prepare semen for insemination
inseminate pigs
clean up and 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
time insemination to coincide with oestrus cycles
prepare equipment and worksites
correctly select and prepare semen for insemination
inseminate pigs
clean up and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3396 | RTE2133A | Artificially inseminate pigs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS64 | AHCPRK303 | Artificially inseminate pigs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D470 | AHC30410 | Certificate III in Pork Production | Qualification |