Unit of competency Outline
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Pregnancy test pigs
Pregnancy test pigs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK301A
AHCPRK301A
State Code
D7159
D7159
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/06/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/06/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of testing pigs for pregnancy, and defines the standard required to: detect pregnancy through ultra sound; handle pigs in a manner that minimises the likelihood of stress; report on the health and welfare of the pigs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pregnancy diagnosis procedures
- 1.1. Pregnancy testing preparations including the preparation of relevant documentation are completed according to organisation requirements and procedures.
- 1.2. Pigs to be tested are identified according to the breeding or management program requirements.
- 1.3. Physical and human resources for pregnancy testing are assembled according to organisation policy.
- 1.4. Individual pigs are isolated for veterinary treatment or examination.
- 1.5. All handling and testing of pigs is undertaken with strict adherence to the animal welfare code.
2. Carry out manual pregnancy diagnosis procedures
- 2.1. Individual pigs are handled in manner to minimise stress while testing and individual breeding records are checked.
- 2.2. Personal protective equipment is fitted according to organisation policy.
- 2.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- 2.4. Ultra sound equipment is applied for pregnancy diagnosis.
- 2.5. Strict hygiene procedures are implemented between individual pigs in line with organisation and industry requirements.
- 2.6. Records are kept and outcomes reported according to organisation requirements.
- 2.7. Other indicators of pig health are observed and noted for input to herd health management.
3. Carry out post pregnancy testing clean up procedures
- 3.1. Pigs diagnosed as pregnant or not pregnant are accurately identified according to the requirements of the organisation.
- 3.2. All pigs are consigned to their destination or returned to paddocks/pens in line with organisation needs.
- 3.3. Debris and veterinary medicine containers from pregnancy testing operations are disposed of in full consideration of environmental considerations and controls.
- 3.4. Regular monitoring of pigs post testing is carried out to ensure that no evidence of physical damage or injury is evident.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all types and breeds of pregnant sows to be pregnancy tested using ultra sound equipment.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all types and breeds of pregnant sows to be pregnancy tested using ultra sound equipment.
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:
detect pregnancy through several manually determined key indicators
handle pigs in a manner that minimises the likelihood of stress
report on the health and welfare of the pigs.
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:
detect pregnancy through several manually determined key indicators
handle pigs in a manner that minimises the likelihood of stress
report on the health and welfare of the pigs.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP64 | AHCPRK301 | Pregnancy test pigs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D470 | AHC30410 | Certificate III in Pork Production | Qualification |