Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK315 Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK315 Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Modification History

Release Number	TP Version	Comments
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

prepare dams and sires for joining

manage dams and sires during joining

appraise breeding soundness in animals

estimate live weights

monitor joining activity

prepare joining paddocks

assess the serving capacity and fertility of males pre joining

ensure females are above minimum body weights to exhibit oestrus

use sufficient males for the number of females to be mated in the group

use back up sires where single sire mating is practised

record mating details

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

mating behaviour of sires and dams

optimum live weights and condition for mating

physical abnormalities and mating problems in males and females

environmental influences on joining

work health and safety and animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72