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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for insemination of animals
  2. Inseminate animals
  3. Complete documentation and records
  4. Clean work area and equipment

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed artificially inseminating livestock.

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 insemination

observe animals on heat to detect correct insemination timing

prepare equipment and work sites

correctly select and thaw semen for insemination

restrain and inseminate animals using recognised methods that reduce stress

complete documentation and records

clean work area and equipment

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


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

working knowledge of enterprises herd improvement or animal production plan

basic breeding principles, including the oestrus cycle and its significance

pregnancy testing

animal health and abnormalities

preparation techniques such as puberty stimulation

semen thawing and storage techniques

preparation requirements for artificial insemination of animals

animal movement and behavioural characteristics

harness and restraint equipment, components and functions

handling techniques, restraint methods and when to use them

enterprise and industry identification system for animals

personal protective equipment and when and how it should be used

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice 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.