List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare animals for collecting semen | 1.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare policies 1.2 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment and clothing 1.3 Select and prepare appropriate equipment for semen collection 1.4 Prepare nominated sire at the appropriate semen collection area 1.5 Collect semen from the nominated sire using appropriate techniques 1.6 Transfer semen to the processing and storage area 1.7 Follow enterprise policies on testing of semen, blood and/or other biological samples for diseases which can be transmitted from male animals to female animals |
2. Complete collection procedures | 2.1 Carry out post-collection procedures 2.2 Dispose of waste in line with enterprise environmental policies 2.3 Clean work area and equipment appropriately 2.4 Return animals to the designated area |
3. Document and record data | 3.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly 3.2 Supply information to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
prepare animals for collecting semen
prepare for and undertake hygienic collection of semen
collect semen using industry approved collection techniques
transfer semen safely to the preparation and storage area
handle animals in a humane, stress free, and safe manner
clean up work areas and equipment and record data.
follow enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare policies.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
types, uses and maintenance of personal protective equipment
resource and manpower requirements, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and procedures for artificial insemination of the livestock species
types, uses, maintenance, servicing and storage of equipment
requirements and features of semen collection work areas
requirements, methods and techniques for processing and storage of semen
techniques and methods for humane handling and restraint of the livestock species
relevant animal welfare practices for the conduct of artificial insemination in the livestock species
methods and procedures for cleaning and sterilisation of equipment used for artificial insemination
types of diseases transmissible from male to female animals through artificial insemination/semen, and methods of testing, control and prevention
procedures for handling, measurement and usage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers
relevant work health and safety policies
relevant environmental requirements, and procedures for disposal and management of wastes and debris
requirements and procedures for cleaning and maintaining work areas
relevant documentation and records that are required.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.