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Care for weaner pigs

Care for weaner pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK312
State Code
OFA95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for weaner pigs, including their accommodation, feeding, health and welfare.This unit applies to individuals who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for pigs in pork production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to pig welfare. Work environments may include indoor and outdoor pork production systems.Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with pigs. Requirements vary between jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare accommodation for weaners
  • 1.1 Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards, and assess risks and control risks prior to commencing tasks
  • 1.3 Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the tasks and conditions
  • 1.4 Select, clean and/or disinfect and prepare accommodation for weaner pigs according to pig, safety and security requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Check and/or adjust temperature, ventilation, humidity and other environmental conditions to meet pig needs
  • 1.6 Check and prepare feeders and drinkers according to manufacturer instructions and/or enterprise requirements
  • 1.7 Check for signs of pests and/or predators according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.8 Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures
  • 1.9 Resolve, record and report issues according to enterprise procedures
2. Carry out weaner pig operations
  • 2.1 Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks related to weaner pig operations
  • 2.2 Select and fit PPE according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements
  • 2.3 Group pigs into viable groups to achieve optimal productivity
  • 2.4 Provide water and feed according to established feeding plan and schedule
  • 2.5 Monitor pig behaviour, welfare and health daily, and action and/or report issues according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Apply and record treatments to pigs according to Farm Treatment Plan or Approved Medication List, using safe manual handling and low stress animal handling techniques
  • 2.7 Report abnormal or unexpected mortalities as required
  • 2.8 Remove dead pigs, and record according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental requirements
3. Transition weaners to grower or other facility
  • 3.1 Identify pigs that are ready for transition to grower facilities
  • 3.2 Separate pigs not fit to load, and take appropriate actions according to enterprise policy
  • 3.3 Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.4 Move pigs to grower facility or load onto transport vehicle as required, using safe and low stress handling techniques
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM53 AHCPRK204 Care for weaner pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
BJB2 AHC30422 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification