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Assist with artificial insemination procedures

Assist with artificial insemination procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS201
State Code
BAS18
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 assist with artificial insemination procedures.This unit applies to those who provide technical support to a registered veterinarian or licensed inseminator.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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. Assist with preparation of animals for insemination
  • 1.1 Detect animals on heat and record or report information
  • 1.2 Move animals on heat to the insemination area
  • 1.3 Restrain animals using safe and humane techniques in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 1.4 Provide assistance for the appropriate preparation of tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment and clothing in line with enterprise work health and safety policies
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 appropriately and assist the insemination procedure to optimise results
  • 2.4 Record details of insemination, identification of the semen used and identifies of the female animals in line with enterprise requirements
3 Clean work area and equipment
  • 3.1 Dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 3.2 Clean and maintain work area and equipment appropriately
  • 3.3 Return animals to designated area
  • 3.4 Clean and maintain restraints and harnesses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6670 AHCAIS201A Assist with artificial insemination procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV04 AHCAIS202 Assist with artificial insemination procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification