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AHCPRK302
Treat rectal prolapse in pigs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat rectal prolapse in pigs.

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

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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. Respond to signs of rectal prolapse

1.1 Recognise signs of rectal prolapse

1.2 Remove pig from pen

1.3 Determine treatment based on severity of injury and animal’s health and condition

1.4 Seek supervisor’s, veterinary or other expert advice where required

1.5 Prepare work site, required resources and materials for treatment

1.6 Isolate pig in hospital pen where required

1.7 Follow enterprise animal welfare and biosecurity policies

1.8 Recognise outbreaks of rectal prolapse in a herd and notify management

2. Treat rectal prolapse

2.1 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment

2.2 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology

2.3 Clean prolapses appropriately

2.4 Treat as prescribed by veterinary advice

2.5 Recognise and treat rectal strictures where appropriate

2.6 Administer antibiotics to pigs with rectal prolapse where required

3. Report and reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

3.1 Report incidents and treatments to supervisor or management

3.2 Identify possible causes of prolapse

3.2 Implement changes to pig management to reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

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:

respond to signs of rectal prolapse

treat rectal prolapse

report and reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

follow work health and safety policies

follow biosecurity policies

follow animal welfare policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

signs, causes, treatment, management and prevention of rectal prolapse

anatomy and physiology of relevant organs and tissues

techniques and methods for humane handling and restraint of pigs for rectal prolapse

signs of health, signs of ill health, and methods for assessing pig health, welfare and behaviour

work site requirements, resources and materials for treatment of rectal prolapse

characteristics, signs, management and control of rectal prolapse outbreaks

relevant work health and safety requirements for treatment of rectal prolapse

signs, causes, treatment, management and prevention of rectal strictures

requirements, functions and procedures for setting up hospital pens

relevant biosecurity requirements

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 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. Respond to signs of rectal prolapse

1.1 Recognise signs of rectal prolapse

1.2 Remove pig from pen

1.3 Determine treatment based on severity of injury and animal’s health and condition

1.4 Seek supervisor’s, veterinary or other expert advice where required

1.5 Prepare work site, required resources and materials for treatment

1.6 Isolate pig in hospital pen where required

1.7 Follow enterprise animal welfare and biosecurity policies

1.8 Recognise outbreaks of rectal prolapse in a herd and notify management

2. Treat rectal prolapse

2.1 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment

2.2 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology

2.3 Clean prolapses appropriately

2.4 Treat as prescribed by veterinary advice

2.5 Recognise and treat rectal strictures where appropriate

2.6 Administer antibiotics to pigs with rectal prolapse where required

3. Report and reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

3.1 Report incidents and treatments to supervisor or management

3.2 Identify possible causes of prolapse

3.2 Implement changes to pig management to reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

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:

respond to signs of rectal prolapse

treat rectal prolapse

report and reduce incidence of rectal prolapse

follow work health and safety policies

follow biosecurity policies

follow animal welfare policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

signs, causes, treatment, management and prevention of rectal prolapse

anatomy and physiology of relevant organs and tissues

techniques and methods for humane handling and restraint of pigs for rectal prolapse

signs of health, signs of ill health, and methods for assessing pig health, welfare and behaviour

work site requirements, resources and materials for treatment of rectal prolapse

characteristics, signs, management and control of rectal prolapse outbreaks

relevant work health and safety requirements for treatment of rectal prolapse

signs, causes, treatment, management and prevention of rectal strictures

requirements, functions and procedures for setting up hospital pens

relevant biosecurity requirements

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.

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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
Recognise signs of rectal prolapse 
Remove pig from pen 
Determine treatment based on severity of injury and animal’s health and condition 
Seek supervisor’s, veterinary or other expert advice where required 
Prepare work site, required resources and materials for treatment 
Isolate pig in hospital pen where required 
Follow enterprise animal welfare and biosecurity policies 
Recognise outbreaks of rectal prolapse in a herd and notify management 
Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment 
Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology 
Clean prolapses appropriately 
Treat as prescribed by veterinary advice 
Recognise and treat rectal strictures where appropriate 
Administer antibiotics to pigs with rectal prolapse where required 
Report incidents and treatments to supervisor or management 
Identify possible causes of prolapse 
Implement changes to pig management to reduce incidence of rectal prolapse 

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