Unit of competency
Modification History
|
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
|
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct outdoor pig operations.
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 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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Pork (PRK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
|
Element |
Performance criteria |
|
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
|
1. Prepare housing |
1.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety and biosecurity policies 1.2 Clean, disinfect and prepare housing for pigs 1.3 Prepare and fill feeders and drinkers 1.4 Prepare appropriate outdoor environment amenities as required 1.5 Report problems with housing |
|
2. Provide for care and welfare of pigs |
2.1 Identify and check that care and welfare needs of pigs are met in compliance with the relevant legislation, codes of practice and industry standards and guidelines 2.2 Provide appropriate feed and water supplies for pigs 2.3 Carry out handling, husbandry and enterprise procedures safely and appropriately |
|
3. Carry out operational tasks |
3.1 Wean litter according to established enterprise schedules if required 3.2 Select pigs from different litters to form viable groups based on body weight and sex at optimal stocking densities for maximum productivity, if required 3.3 Check behaviour and condition of pigs regularly and report as required 3.4 Administer preventative treatments according to enterprise schedules and supervisor instructions 3.5 Carry out maintenance of production environment as required |
|
4. Check pigs |
4.1 Check pig condition and health as part of regular routine 4.2 Check feeders and drinkers as part of regular routine 4.3 Check infrastructure and amenities, and carry out maintenance as required 4.4 Move pig groups as required in line with growth and condition 4.5 Remove poor performing pigs from existing groups and regroup 4.6 Isolate sick, injured or unhealthy pigs or identify for euthanasia 4.7 Apply health treatments when required 4.8 Remove dead pigs and report and record as required. 4.9 Check production environmental conditions, report and carry out maintenance as required |
|
5. Complete records |
5.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly 5.2 Report to supervisor and management as required |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
New unit - No equivalent.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
