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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Artificially inseminate livestock

KHU-AGR-0024

Australian Equivalent

AHCAIS304

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and artificially inseminate livestock, complete documentation and records, and complete work. The unit applies to individuals who artificially inseminate livestock under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and biosecurity practices. Accreditation requirements apply in some jurisdictions to performing commercial artificial insemination (AI). Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for insemination of animals

0024.E1.O1Organise resources and personnel to ensure optimal timing of the insemination process

0024.E1.O2Follow workplace animal welfare and hygiene practices, and biosecurity policies

0024.E1.O3Access and store semen supplies

0024.E1.O4Prepare animals to maximise success of insemination program

0024.E1.O5Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks

0024.E1.O6Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task

E2Inseminate animals

0024.E2.O1Select, prepare and thaw semen

0024.E2.O2Monitor and check insemination equipment to ensure it is sterile, clean and used appropriately

0024.E2.O3Identify and observe intended recipient animal and check for signs of oestrus activity

0024.E2.O4Restrain and prepare intended recipient animal humanely and appropriately for insemination

0024.E2.O5Conduct insemination using techniques appropriate to animal type and applying correct hygiene procedures

E3Complete documentation and records

0024.E3.O1Document and record data on insemination process

0024.E3.O2Supply information to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice

0024.E3.O3Identify and record modifications to herd program to assist continuous improvement processes

E4Complete work

0024.E4.O1Dispose of waste according to workplace procedures

0024.E4.O2Clean and maintain work area and equipment according to workplace procedures

0024.E4.O3Return animals to designated areas