Unit of competency Outline

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Move and handle pigs

Move and handle pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK203
State Code
BAL65
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 move and handle 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 workers in pork production enterprises operating under routine supervision within organisational guidelines. 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. Control and move pigs
  • 1.1 Conduct moving, manual handling, lifting and restraining of pigs in a safe and appropriate manner in compliance with relevant work health and safety requirements
  • 1.2 Move and handle pigs either singly or in groups safely and humanely, using appropriate positive behavioural methods
  • 1.3 Monitor pigs constantly for signs of distress and take appropriate action
  • 1.4 Record as required
2. Restrain pigs
  • 2.1 Restrain pigs safely and humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Weigh or condition score pigs
  • 3.1 Weigh individual pigs and groups of pigs as required, in line with enterprise biosecurity policies
  • 3.2 Read ear tag, ear notch or pen number to identify pigs
4. Return pigs to housing
  • 4.1 Return pigs to their housing or secure pigs at their final destinations as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7158 AHCPRK203A Move and handle pigs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA96 AHCPRK202 Move and handle pigs Unit of competency