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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Treat rectal prolapse in pigs

KHU-AGR-0725

Australian Equivalent

AHCPRK313

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat rectal prolapse in pigs, including preparation, treatment and post-treatment care. 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 health and 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

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to treat rectal prolapse

0725.E1.O1Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site

0725.E1.O2Recognise signs of rectal prolapse and rectal strictures in pigs

0725.E1.O3Determine treatment based on severity of prolapse or stricture, and pig health and condition

0725.E1.O4Seek supervisor, veterinary or other expert advice where required

0725.E1.O5Prepare work site, required resources and materials for treatment according to enterprise infection control procedures

E2Treat rectal prolapse

0725.E2.O1Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks related to treating rectal prolapse

0725.E2.O2Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements

0725.E2.O3Isolate and/or treat pig according to Farm Treatment Plan using safe manual handling and low stress animal handling techniques

0725.E2.O4Monitor pig improvement and/or continue treatment as required, and update treatment records

0725.E2.O5Report abnormal outbreaks of rectal prolapse to farm management