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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare animals for collecting semen
  2. Complete collection procedures
  3. Document and record data

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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 animals for collecting semen

prepare for and undertake hygienic collection of semen

collect semen using industry approved collection techniques

transfer semen safely to the preparation and storage area

handle animals in a humane, stress free, and safe manner

clean up work areas and equipment and record data.

follow enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare policies.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types, uses and maintenance of personal protective equipment

resource and manpower requirements, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and procedures for artificial insemination of the livestock species

types, uses, maintenance, servicing and storage of equipment

requirements and features of semen collection work areas

requirements, methods and techniques for processing and storage of semen

techniques and methods for humane handling and restraint of the livestock species

relevant animal welfare practices for the conduct of artificial insemination in the livestock species

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

types of diseases transmissible from male to female animals through artificial insemination/semen, and methods of testing, control and prevention

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

relevant work health and safety policies

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

requirements and procedures for cleaning and maintaining work areas

relevant documentation and records that are required.