Assessor Resource

AHCLSK312A
Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is likely to be carried out with limited supervision within enterprise guidelines.

This unit covers the process of undertaking the monitoring and mating of animals and defines the standard required to: prepare females for insemination; detect females in oestrus; sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures; arrange for the collection or ordering of semen; coordinate the artificial insemination of animals; store and maintain an inventory of commercial semen; coordinate and record the results of pregnancy testing.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

prepare females for insemination

detect females in oestrus

sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures

arrange for the collection or ordering of semen

coordinate the artificial insemination of animals

store and maintain an inventory of commercial semen

coordinate and record the results of pregnancy testing.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

accurately condition score dry females

supervise animal mating and assist as appropriate

sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures

store and thaw commercial semen

arrange and record the results of pregnancy tests

clean up work site and safely dispose of waste

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

female conditioning

oestrus cycles

anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems in animals

factors affecting semen viability

pregnancy testing

animal health and abnormalities

semen thawing techniques

preparation requirements for artificial insemination of animals

livestock movement and behavioural characteristics

handling and assisted joining techniques, restraint methods and when to use them

enterprise and industry identification system for livestock

personal protective equipment and when and how it should be used

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice and enterprise requirements with regard to workplace OHS and animal welfare

legislative and regulatory controls with regard to artificial insemination

enterprise and industry policies with regard to artificial insemination and recording and reporting routines.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Animals may include:

beef cattle

dairy cattle

alpacas

sheep

goats.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Condition of females is accurately determined and scores are recorded according to recognised industry practices. 
Females are ranked according to scores and nutritional requirements adjusted to facilitate optimum condition. 
Feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions. 
Assessment of animal condition is made accurately and consistently. 
Females can be guaranteed not pregnant before commencing the AI program. 
Oestrus inducement and detection procedures are carried out according to established industry practice. 
Artificial insemination equipment and facilities are prepared, and semen obtained. 
Handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock and meet Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are used. 
Artificial insemination techniques are carried out, when required, according to recognised industry codes of practice 
Hygiene procedures are applied to minimise risk of infection. 
Females are monitored for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus. 
Pregnancy detection techniques are applied at earliest opportunities 
Records of mating, insemination and pregnancy status are recorded accurately, legibly and according to enterprise and industry requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK312A - Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSK312A - Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: