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Carry out simple breeding procedures

Carry out simple breeding procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN313
State Code
ODC69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan mating and breeding, parturition or hatching and weaning of animals under supervision in ethical contexts. The unit can be contextualised to be species-specific.The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry who carry out simple breeding procedures ethically in a range of small to large facilities. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment, and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select animals for breeding
  • 1.1 Identify the basic principles of genetics related to breeding program requirements
  • 1.2 Identify breeding program requirements and clarify with supervisor
  • 1.3 Select animals for mating according to the breeding program and animal welfare and ethics requirements
  • 1.4 Schedule examinations and tests to confirm suitability of selected animals according breeding program requirements
  • 1.5 Monitor individual animals to determine the current stage of their reproductive cycle
  • 1.6 Identify health and safety hazards associated with working with animals, assess the risks and implement control measures in case of emergency
  • 1.7 Select, correctly fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment
2. Implement breeding procedures
  • 2.1 Place animals selected for mating in an appropriate environment
  • 2.2 Apply appropriate breeding systems according to the breeding program
  • 2.3 Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program
  • 2.4 Monitor animals during and after the mating period to determine success of mating
3. Monitor post-mating progress
  • 3.1 Observe and document changes in behaviour and condition, where appropriate, in breeding females to determine possible pregnancy
  • 3.2 Schedule examinations and tests to determine pregnancy according to breeding program requirements
  • 3.3 Estimate and document hatching or parturition dates
4. Prepare for and assist with birth or hatching
  • 4.1 Provide a suitable environment to assist with the birth or hatching
  • 4.2 Identify signs of hatching or parturition and report potential problems to supervisor or animal health practitioner
  • 4.3 Provide appropriate monitoring to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals
  • 4.4 Identify sex and measure offspring and document results
  • 4.5 Monitor mother and offspring to ensure appropriate bonding, feeding and behaviours, and report problems to supervisor
5. Wean animals
  • 5.1 Modify offspring diets in preparation for weaning
  • 5.2 Schedule vaccinations, other treatments and permanent identification protocols as required
  • 5.3 Select and implement suitable weaning process according to workplace protocols
  • 5.4 Carry out post-weaning management according to the breeding program
  • 5.5 Update breeding records according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE03 ACMGAS304 Carry out simple breeding procedures Unit of competency