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Artificially inseminate pigs

Artificially inseminate pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK310
State Code
ODU71
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 artificially inseminate pigs, record data and complete work.The unit applies to individuals who artificially inseminate 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 artificial insemination
  • 1.1 Follow workplace hygiene and animal welfare practices, and biosecurity procedures
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.4 Obtain semen supplies and resources
  • 1.5 Follow artificial insemination program and procedures
2. Inseminate pigs and record data
  • 2.1 Identify sows for insemination and ensure they are at correct stage of their oestrus cycles
  • 2.2 Handle pigs humanely according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.3 Prepare pigs for artificial insemination
  • 2.4 Conduct insemination hygienically applying relevant animal anatomy and physiology’
  • 2.5 Complete required documentation and records according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work
  • 3.1 Return pigs to designated area
  • 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS64 AHCPRK303 Artificially inseminate 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