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Care for grower and finisher pigs

KHU-AGR-0726

Australian Equivalent

AHCPRK314

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for grower and finisher 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

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare accommodation for growers and finishers

0726.E1.O1Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site

0726.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards, and assess risks and control risks prior to commencing tasks

0726.E1.O3Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the tasks and conditions

0726.E1.O4Select, clean and/or disinfect and prepare accommodation for grower and finisher pigs according to pig, safety and security requirements and enterprise procedures

0726.E1.O5Check and/or adjust temperature, ventilation, humidity and other environmental conditions to meet pig needs

0726.E1.O6Check and prepare feeders and drinkers according to manufacturer instructions and/or enterprise requirements

0726.E1.O7Check for signs of pests and/or predators according to enterprise procedures

0726.E1.O8Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures

0726.E1.O9Resolve, record and report issues according to enterprise procedures

E2Carry out grower and finisher pig operations

0726.E2.O1Identify hazards, and assess and control risks related to grower and finisher pig operations

0726.E2.O2Select and fit PPE according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements

0726.E2.O3Provide water and feed according to established feeding plan and schedule

0726.E2.O4Monitor pig behaviour, welfare and health daily, and action and/or report issues according to enterprise procedures

0726.E2.O5Apply and record treatments to pigs according to Farm Treatment Plan or Approved Medication List, using safe manual handling and low stress animal handling techniques

0726.E2.O6Report abnormal or unexpected mortalities as required

0726.E2.O7Remove dead pigs, and record according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental requirements

0726.E2.O8Move pig groups as required in line with growth, condition and stocking density

E3Select and prepare sale pigs

0726.E3.O1Identify pigs that are ready for sale according to enterprise requirements

0726.E3.O2Assess pigs as fit to load for transportation prior to loading

0726.E3.O3Separate pigs not fit to load and take appropriate action according to enterprise procedures

0726.E3.O4Undertake or verify property branding for every sale animal

0726.E3.O5Complete PigPass National Vendor Declaration (NVD) and/or other documentation

0726.E3.O6Move pigs being sold into loading area and/or load pigs onto transport vehicle as required, using safe and low stress handling techniques