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Artificially inseminate pigs

Artificially inseminate pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK303
State Code
BAS64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to artificially inseminate pigs.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for artificial insemination
  • 1.1 Follow appropriate hygiene and biosecurity procedures
  • 1.2 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.3 Obtain semen supplies and resources
  • 1.4 Follow artificial insemination program and procedures
2. Inseminate pigs and record data
  • 2.1 Identify sows for insemination and ensure they are at the correct stage of their oestrus cycles
  • 2.2 Handle pigs humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.3 Prepare pigs for artificial insemination
  • 2.4 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology
  • 2.5 Conduct insemination using appropriate hygiene procedures
  • 2.6 Complete required documentation and records promptly and accurately
3. Clean work area and equipment
  • 3.1 Return pigs to designated area
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 3.3 Clean work area appropriately
  • 3.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7161 AHCPRK303A Artificially inseminate pigs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU71 AHCPRK310 Artificially inseminate pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification