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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare animals for artificial insemination (AI)
  2. Facilitate artificial insemination
  3. Carry out post AI procedures

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 females for insemination

detect females in oestrus

sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures

coordinate the artificial insemination of animals

monitor livestock post insemination

coordinate and record the results of pregnancy testing

follow relevant work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements and practices relevant to work


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

body condition scoring

relevant husbandry and management practices for pregnant and non-pregnant female livestock

relevant anatomy and physiology of female livestock

reproductive physiology and pregnancy development of female livestock

requirements and procedures of artificial insemination

reproductive diseases and complications in female livestock

pregnancy testing methods

relevant work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements, and sustainability practices