Assessor Resource

AHCPLY301
Artificially inseminate poultry

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect semen and artificially inseminate poultry.

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.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

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 for insemination of birds

1.1 Schedule timing to ensure availability of resources and personnel

1.2 Implement biosecurity procedures

1.3 Implement animal welfare requirements

1.4 Follow enterprise procedures for personal hygiene

1.5 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

1.6 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment

1.7 Prepare, clean and sterilise insemination equipment by following enterprise procedures for cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers

1.8 Prepare birds for semen collection and insemination

2. Collect semen

2.1 Identify males for semen collection

2.2 Catch and handle birds appropriately

2.3 Collect semen aseptically

2.4 Store semen

3. Inseminate birds

3.1 Prepare semen for insemination

3.2Identify intended recipient birds

3.3 Catch, restrain and prepare hen for insemination appropriately

3.4 Inseminate hen using appropriate aseptic procedures

3.5 Return birds to allocated pens

4. Complete hygiene and administration activities

4.1 Dispose of waste and debris according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy

4.2 Clean work area appropriately

4.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately

4.4 Complete records promptly and accurately

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 for artificial insemination of poultry

apply personal hygiene

carry out semen collection

carry out artificial insemination of birds

complete hygiene and administration activities

implement biosecurity procedures

implement animal welfare requirements

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

implement enterprise hygiene standards and environmental policy

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

resource and manpower requirements, biosecurity requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and procedures for artificial insemination of poultry

relevant animal welfare practices for the conduct of artificial insemination in poultry

relevant work health and safety requirements

collection, handling, storage and use of poultry semen for artificial insemination

preparation of birds for collection of semen and insemination

handling, dilution and insemination of poultry

types, uses, maintenance and storage of equipment

methods and procedures for cleaning and sterilisation of equipment used for artificial insemination

procedures for handling, measurement and usage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers

relevant documentation and records that are required

relevant environmental and sustainability requirements, and procedures for disposal and management of wastes and debris

requirements and procedures for cleaning and maintaining work areas

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and 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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 for insemination of birds

1.1 Schedule timing to ensure availability of resources and personnel

1.2 Implement biosecurity procedures

1.3 Implement animal welfare requirements

1.4 Follow enterprise procedures for personal hygiene

1.5 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

1.6 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment

1.7 Prepare, clean and sterilise insemination equipment by following enterprise procedures for cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers

1.8 Prepare birds for semen collection and insemination

2. Collect semen

2.1 Identify males for semen collection

2.2 Catch and handle birds appropriately

2.3 Collect semen aseptically

2.4 Store semen

3. Inseminate birds

3.1 Prepare semen for insemination

3.2Identify intended recipient birds

3.3 Catch, restrain and prepare hen for insemination appropriately

3.4 Inseminate hen using appropriate aseptic procedures

3.5 Return birds to allocated pens

4. Complete hygiene and administration activities

4.1 Dispose of waste and debris according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy

4.2 Clean work area appropriately

4.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately

4.4 Complete records promptly and accurately

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 for artificial insemination of poultry

apply personal hygiene

carry out semen collection

carry out artificial insemination of birds

complete hygiene and administration activities

implement biosecurity procedures

implement animal welfare requirements

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

implement enterprise hygiene standards and environmental policy

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

resource and manpower requirements, biosecurity requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and procedures for artificial insemination of poultry

relevant animal welfare practices for the conduct of artificial insemination in poultry

relevant work health and safety requirements

collection, handling, storage and use of poultry semen for artificial insemination

preparation of birds for collection of semen and insemination

handling, dilution and insemination of poultry

types, uses, maintenance and storage of equipment

methods and procedures for cleaning and sterilisation of equipment used for artificial insemination

procedures for handling, measurement and usage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers

relevant documentation and records that are required

relevant environmental and sustainability requirements, and procedures for disposal and management of wastes and debris

requirements and procedures for cleaning and maintaining work areas

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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
Schedule timing to ensure availability of resources and personnel 
Implement biosecurity procedures 
Implement animal welfare requirements 
Follow enterprise procedures for personal hygiene 
Follow enterprise work health and safety policies 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment 
Prepare, clean and sterilise insemination equipment by following enterprise procedures for cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers 
Prepare birds for semen collection and insemination 
Identify males for semen collection 
Catch and handle birds appropriately 
Collect semen aseptically 
Store semen 
Prepare semen for insemination 
Identify intended recipient birds 
Catch, restrain and prepare hen for insemination appropriately 
Inseminate hen using appropriate aseptic procedures 
Return birds to allocated pens 
Dispose of waste and debris according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy 
Clean work area appropriately 
Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately 
Complete records promptly and accurately 

Forms

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