Assessor Resource

AHCPRK303
Artificially inseminate pigs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to artificially inseminate 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. Prepare for artificial insemination

1.1 Follow appropriate hygiene and biosecurity procedures

1.2 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

1.3 Obtain semen supplies and resources

1.4 Follow artificial insemination program and procedures

2. Inseminate pigs and record data

2.1 Identify sows for insemination and ensure they are at the correct stage of their oestrus cycles

2.2 Handle pigs humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

2.3 Prepare pigs for artificial insemination

2.4 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology

2.5 Conduct insemination using appropriate hygiene procedures

2.6 Complete required documentation and records promptly and accurately

3. Clean work area and equipment

3.1 Return pigs to designated area

3.2 Dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies

3.3 Clean work area appropriately

3.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately

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

inseminate pigs and record data

clean work area and equipment

follow work health and safety policies

follow biosecurity policies

follow animal welfare policies

follow environmental policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

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

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

procurement, transportation, handling, maintenance, storage and use of porcine semen for artificial insemination

anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs and structures in pigs

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

types, uses, maintenance, servicing and storage of equipment

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

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

work health and safety and biosecurity requirements and environmental practices

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

Assessments must be conducted on live animals.

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 for artificial insemination

1.1 Follow appropriate hygiene and biosecurity procedures

1.2 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

1.3 Obtain semen supplies and resources

1.4 Follow artificial insemination program and procedures

2. Inseminate pigs and record data

2.1 Identify sows for insemination and ensure they are at the correct stage of their oestrus cycles

2.2 Handle pigs humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

2.3 Prepare pigs for artificial insemination

2.4 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology

2.5 Conduct insemination using appropriate hygiene procedures

2.6 Complete required documentation and records promptly and accurately

3. Clean work area and equipment

3.1 Return pigs to designated area

3.2 Dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies

3.3 Clean work area appropriately

3.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately

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

inseminate pigs and record data

clean work area and equipment

follow work health and safety policies

follow biosecurity policies

follow animal welfare policies

follow environmental policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

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

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

procurement, transportation, handling, maintenance, storage and use of porcine semen for artificial insemination

anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs and structures in pigs

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

types, uses, maintenance, servicing and storage of equipment

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

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

work health and safety and biosecurity requirements and environmental practices

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

Assessments must be conducted on live animals.

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 appropriate hygiene and biosecurity procedures 
Follow enterprise work health and safety policies 
Obtain semen supplies and resources 
Follow artificial insemination program and procedures 
Identify sows for insemination and ensure they are at the correct stage of their oestrus cycles 
Handle pigs humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies 
Prepare pigs for artificial insemination 
Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology 
Conduct insemination using appropriate hygiene procedures 
Complete required documentation and records promptly and accurately 
Return pigs to designated area 
Dispose of waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies 
Clean work area appropriately 
Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately 

Forms

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