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AHCAIS301
Collect semen

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to routinely collect semen for artificial insemination of livestock.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.

Working with entire male animals is an inherently dangerous activity. Individuals who work at this level must be thoroughly competent in all aspects of handling entire male animals.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare policies 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment and clothing 
Select and prepare appropriate equipment for semen collection 
Prepare nominated sire at the appropriate semen collection area 
Collect semen from the nominated sire using appropriate techniques 
Transfer semen to the processing and storage area 
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 
Carry out post-collection procedures 
Dispose of waste in line with enterprise environmental policies 
Clean work area and equipment appropriately 
Return animals to the designated area 
Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly 
Supply information to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice 

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