Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to routinely collect semen for artificial insemination of livestock.
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.
Working with entire male animals is an inherently dangerous activity. Individuals who work at this level must be thoroughly competent in all aspects of handling entire male animals.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
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
Artificial Insemination (AIS)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare animals for collecting semen |
1.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare policies 1.2 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment and clothing 1.3 Select and prepare appropriate equipment for semen collection 1.4 Prepare nominated sire at the appropriate semen collection area 1.5 Collect semen from the nominated sire using appropriate techniques 1.6 Transfer semen to the processing and storage area 1.7 Follow enterprise policies on testing of semen, blood and/or other biological samples for diseases which can be transmitted from male animals to female animals |
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2. Complete collection procedures |
2.1 Carry out post-collection procedures 2.2 Dispose of waste in line with enterprise environmental policies 2.3 Clean work area and equipment appropriately 2.4 Return animals to the designated area |
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3. Document and record data |
3.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly 3.2 Supply information to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCAIS301A Collect semen.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
