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Care for weaner pigs

KHU-AGR-0724

Australian Equivalent

AHCPRK312

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for weaner pigs, including their accommodation, feeding, health and welfare. This unit applies to individuals who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for pigs in pork production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to pig welfare. 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 accommodation for weaners

0724.E1.O1Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site

0724.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards, and assess risks and control risks prior to commencing tasks

0724.E1.O3Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the tasks and conditions

0724.E1.O4Select, clean and/or disinfect and prepare accommodation for weaner pigs according to pig, safety and security requirements and enterprise procedures

0724.E1.O5Check and/or adjust temperature, ventilation, humidity and other environmental conditions to meet pig needs

0724.E1.O6Check and prepare feeders and drinkers according to manufacturer instructions and/or enterprise requirements

0724.E1.O7Check for signs of pests and/or predators according to enterprise procedures

0724.E1.O8Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures

0724.E1.O9Resolve, record and report issues according to enterprise procedures

E2Carry out weaner pig operations

0724.E2.O1Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks related to weaner pig operations

0724.E2.O2Select and fit PPE according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements

0724.E2.O3Group pigs into viable groups to achieve optimal productivity

0724.E2.O4Provide water and feed according to established feeding plan and schedule

0724.E2.O5Monitor pig behaviour, welfare and health daily, and action and/or report issues according to enterprise procedures

0724.E2.O6Apply and record treatments to pigs according to Farm Treatment Plan or Approved Medication List, using safe manual handling and low stress animal handling techniques

0724.E2.O7Report abnormal or unexpected mortalities as required

0724.E2.O8Remove dead pigs, and record according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental requirements

E3Transition weaners to grower or other facility

0724.E3.O1Identify pigs that are ready for transition to grower facilities

0724.E3.O2Separate pigs not fit to load, and take appropriate actions according to enterprise policy

0724.E3.O3Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements

0724.E3.O4Move pigs to grower facility or load onto transport vehicle as required, using safe and low stress handling techniques