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. Determine breeding method | 1.1 Review options for artificial breeding to determine most suitable and affordable method according to breeding objectives 1.2 Select and match artificial breeding option to resources and breeding objectives 1.3 Identify, source and arrange resource implications of breeding programs 1.4 Prepare program schedules according to available resources 1.5 Ensure suitable personal protective equipment for staff and self are available in line with enterprise work health and safety policies |
2. Implement breeding method | 2.1 Check the disease status of donor and recipient animals in line with enterprise biosecurity policies 2.2 Obtain genetic material from appropriate and reliable source 2.3 Receive, check and store genetic material appropriately 2.4 Handle animals appropriately in line with animal welfare policies 2.5 Ensure females are inseminated at the optimal stage of the oestrus cycle where artificial insemination is the selected option 2.6 Check to ensure intended recipients are prepared and correctly scheduled where embryo transfer (ET) is the selected option 2.7 Provide hormone injections to intended recipients at appropriate stages of transfer programs where ET is the selected option 2.8 Conduct embryo transfers in compliance with relevant codes of practice and industry standards where ET is the selected option |
3. Monitor and maintain program | 3.1 Monitor the need for return to service of intended recipient 3.2 Monitor health of livestock in the breeding program 3.3 Review adjustments in genetic material transfer practices to enhance success of future programs 3.4 Document and maintain data on genetic material transfer programs |
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:
determine breeding method
implement breeding method
monitor and maintain program
apply work health and safety requirements in the context of own work
apply biosecurity requirements in the context of own work
apply animal welfare practices in the context of own work.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
legislative requirements, biosecurity requirements, codes of practice, industry standards and procedures for artificial insemination and embryo transfer
resources requirements, types and characteristics of artificial breeding methods and programs
advantages, disadvantages and cost-benefit analysis of artificial breeding programs for the livestock enterprise
types, uses and maintenance of personal protective equipment
requirements, methods and procedures for sourcing, acquiring, transporting and storing genetic material
relevant anatomy and physiology of female livestock
reproductive physiology, reproductive behaviour and pregnancy development of female livestock
requirements and procedures for artificial insemination
requirements and procedures for embryo transfer
causes, signs, treatment and management of reproductive diseases and complications in female livestock
requirements, methods and procedures for improving the success of artificial breeding programs and their impacts on herd performance
relevant documentation and records that are required
relevant work health and safety and animal welfare requirements.
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.