Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK312 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCLSK312 - Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock.This unit can be delivered in the context of the following industries: beef cattle, dairy cattle, alpacas, sheep and goats.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities, work in a range of known contexts and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.Operators performing artificial insemination may require accreditation and certification, such as. National Herd Improvement Association of Australia Inc. accreditation for cattle AI technicians.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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

Assessments for the following performance evidence must be conducted on live animals:

facilitate artificial insemination

Competency in this unit can be determined in a single species.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare animals for artificial insemination (AI)
  • Determine body condition of individual female livestock and record body condition scores
  • Rank female livestock according to body condition scores and adjust nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination
  • Ensure that feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions
  • Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the AI program
       
Element: Facilitate artificial insemination
  • Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures appropriately in compliance with animal welfare requirements and industry standards
  • Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities and obtain semen
  • Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock in compliance with work health and safety and animal welfare requirements
  • Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection
       
Element: Carry out post AI procedures
  • Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management
  • Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus
  • Apply pregnancy detection techniques at earliest opportunity.
  • Complete and maintain records of artificial insemination and pregnancy status
       


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 animals for artificial insemination (AI)

1.1 Determine body condition of individual female livestock and record body condition scores

1.2 Rank female livestock according to body condition scores and adjust nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination

1.3 Ensure that feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions

1.4 Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the AI program

2. Facilitate artificial insemination

2.1 Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures appropriately in compliance with animal welfare requirements and industry standards

2.2 Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities and obtain semen

2.3 Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock in compliance with work health and safety and animal welfare requirements

2.4 Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection

3. Carry out post AI procedures

3.1 Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management

3.2 Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus

3.3 Apply pregnancy detection techniques at earliest opportunity.

3.4 Complete and maintain records of artificial insemination and pregnancy status

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

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 animals for artificial insemination (AI)

1.1 Determine body condition of individual female livestock and record body condition scores

1.2 Rank female livestock according to body condition scores and adjust nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination

1.3 Ensure that feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions

1.4 Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the AI program

2. Facilitate artificial insemination

2.1 Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures appropriately in compliance with animal welfare requirements and industry standards

2.2 Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities and obtain semen

2.3 Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock in compliance with work health and safety and animal welfare requirements

2.4 Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection

3. Carry out post AI procedures

3.1 Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management

3.2 Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus

3.3 Apply pregnancy detection techniques at earliest opportunity.

3.4 Complete and maintain records of artificial insemination and pregnancy status

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine body condition of individual female livestock and record body condition scores 
Rank female livestock according to body condition scores and adjust nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination 
Ensure that feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions 
Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the AI program 
Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures appropriately in compliance with animal welfare requirements and industry standards 
Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities and obtain semen 
Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock in compliance with work health and safety and animal welfare requirements 
Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection 
Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management 
Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus 
Apply pregnancy detection techniques at earliest opportunity. 
Complete and maintain records of artificial insemination and pregnancy status 

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