Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Qualifications

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2,822

Assessment Packages

Move and handle pigs

KHU-AGR-0718

Australian Equivalent

AHCPRK202

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to move and handle pigs. This unit applies to workers in pork production who undertake routine pig handling tasks under supervision. Work environments may include indoor and outdoor pork production systems. Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with pigs. Requirements vary between jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for movement of pigs

0718.E1.O1Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site

0718.E1.O2Confirm pigs to be moved, their current location, their destination and timing of the move

0718.E1.O3Confirm enterprise animal welfare and biosecurity requirements for pig movement

0718.E1.O4Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and control and/or report risks prior to commencing tasks

0718.E1.O5Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the tasks and conditions

0718.E1.O6Check gates and/or pathways/routes for clear access, and readiness of destination to receive pigs

0718.E1.O7Advise other workers of upcoming pig movement as required

E2Move pigs

0718.E2.O1Determine pigs to be moved individually and/or in groups

0718.E2.O2Handle, move and/or lift pigs using safe manual handling techniques, and low stress animal handling techniques

0718.E2.O3Monitor pig behaviour during all handling and moving activities, and identify and respond to situations and hazards that arise to avoid or minimise injury to self, others and pigs

0718.E2.O4Report and seek assistance from supervisor for incidents and/or risks beyond level of own responsibility

E3Complete movement of pigs

0718.E3.O1Check pigs are safely and securely housed or enclosed at destination

0718.E3.O2Reset gates and raceways as required

0718.E3.O3Clean and store equipment used to handle and move pigs as required

0718.E3.O4Complete pig movement records, and report incidents according to enterprise procedures