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Assist with artificial insemination procedures

Assist with artificial insemination procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS202
State Code
ODV04
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 assist a registered veterinarian or licensed inseminator with artificial insemination (AI) procedures, including assisting with preparing animals for insemination, supporting insemination procedures and cleaning work area..The unit applies to individuals who assist with artificial insemination procedures under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with preparation of animals for insemination
  • 1.1 Confirm with supervisor AI procedure to be undertaken
  • 1.2 Move animals on heat to insemination area
  • 1.3 Restrain animals using safe and humane techniques according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 1.4 Prepare tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.6 Check and report faulty or unsafe materials, tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor
2. Support insemination procedure
  • 2.1 Sterilise and clean or dispose of insemination equipment
  • 2.2 Identify and prepare recipient animal
  • 2.3 Restrain recipient animal according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Assist with insemination procedure as directed
  • 2.5 Record details of insemination, identification of the semen used and identities of the female animals according to workplace requirements
3 Clean work area and equipment
  • 3.1 Dispose of waste and debris according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and maintain work area, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Return animals to designated area
  • 3.4 Clean and maintain livestock handling equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools, equipment, restraints and harnesses to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS18 AHCAIS201 Assist with artificial insemination procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification