Unit of competency Outline
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Mate and monitor reproduction of alpacas
Mate and monitor reproduction of alpacas
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK302A
AHCLSK302A
State Code
D6947
D6947
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the process of mating and monitoring the reproduction of alpacas and defines the standard required to: monitor the condition of female and male alpacas; recognise ovulation and detect oestrus in females; supervise mating; conduct and commission pregnancy tests; identify and implement action required as a result of pregnancy tests.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare animals for mating
- 1.1. Male and female animals to be mated are selected according to stud's mating plan.
- 1.2. Condition of animals selected for mating is accurately determined and body scores are recorded according to recognised industry practices.
- 1.3. Nutritional program is adjusted where required and monitored to produce optimum condition for mating.
- 1.4. Where females are over-fleeced, preparations are made to ensure that tail and vulva area are clean and free of fleece.
- 1.5. Animals are checked for any signs of infection or other reason not to proceed with the planned mating and remedial action is taken as appropriate.
2. Facilitate mating
- 2.1. Receptive females are identified according to industry practice.
- 2.2. Paddock or pen mating areas are secure and provide access for handlers during joining.
- 2.3. Mating procedures and handling techniques are used that minimise stress and discomfort to animals and meet Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and animal welfare requirements.
- 2.4. Pen mating is supervised and, when required, intervention is undertaken or obtained to maximise conception rates.
3. Complete mating procedures
- 3.1. Pregnancy testing is undertaken or commissioned at earliest opportunity to identify pregnancy status of animals and suitable action is taken as required.
- 3.2. Records of mating are recorded accurately, legibly and according to enterprise and industry requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types may include:
mating and monitoring reproduction in all types and strains of alpacas.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types may include:
mating and monitoring reproduction in all types and strains of alpacas.
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:
monitor the condition of female and male alpacas
recognise ovulation and detect oestrus in females
supervise mating
conduct and commission pregnancy tests
identify and implement action required as a result of pregnancy tests.
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:
monitor the condition of female and male alpacas
recognise ovulation and detect oestrus in females
supervise mating
conduct and commission pregnancy tests
identify and implement action required as a result of pregnancy tests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT97 | AHCLSK302 | Mate and monitor reproduction of alpacas | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |