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

AHCLSK315 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK315 - Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.All units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

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 paddocks or yards
  • Confirm particular livestock mating plan with supervisor
  • Select paddocks or yards and stock to appropriate levels
  • Plan predator control program and implement where appropriate
  • Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and report safety concerns to the supervisor
  • Select and use safety and personal protective equipment
       
Element: Prepare dams for joining
  • Monitor live weight of dams through weighing and condition scoring
  • Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy
  • Implement dam health and husbandry operations
  • Draft mobs for joining
       
Element: Prepare sires for joining
  • Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining
  • Seek veterinary advice where appropriate
  • Determine mating ratios
  • Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment
  • Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations in line with individual requirements and enterprise animal welfare policies
  • Test mate sires to assess libido and serving capability if required
  • Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance
       
Element: Join sires to dam mobs
  • Select dates for joining where appropriate according to the mating plan
  • Organise test joinings for new sires if appropriate
  • Introduce sires to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact
  • Remove sires from herds at the scheduled time
       
Element: Monitor mating activity
  • Observe and record mating activity
  • Observe distribution of sires within each mob
  • Take remedial action if required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare paddocks or yards

1.1 Confirm particular livestock mating plan with supervisor

1.2 Select paddocks or yards and stock to appropriate levels

1.3 Plan predator control program and implement where appropriate

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and report safety concerns to the supervisor

1.5 Select and use safety and personal protective equipment

2. Prepare dams for joining

2.1 Monitor live weight of dams through weighing and condition scoring

2.2 Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy

2.3 Implement dam health and husbandry operations

2.4 Draft mobs for joining

3. Prepare sires for joining

3.1 Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining

3.2 Seek veterinary advice where appropriate

3.3 Determine mating ratios

3.4 Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment

3.5 Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations in line with individual requirements and enterprise animal welfare policies

3.6 Test mate sires to assess libido and serving capability if required

3.7 Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance

4. Join sires to dam mobs

4.1 Select dates for joining where appropriate according to the mating plan

4.2 Organise test joinings for new sires if appropriate

4.3 Introduce sires to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact

4.4 Remove sires from herds at the scheduled time

5. Monitor mating activity

5.1 Observe and record mating activity

5.2 Observe distribution of sires within each mob

5.3 Take remedial action if required

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:

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

prepare dams and sires for joining

manage dams and sires during joining

appraise breeding soundness in animals

estimate live weights

monitor joining activity

prepare joining paddocks

assess the serving capacity and fertility of males pre joining

ensure females are above minimum body weights to exhibit oestrus

use sufficient males for the number of females to be mated in the group

use back up sires where single sire mating is practised

record mating details

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

mating behaviour of sires and dams

optimum live weights and condition for mating

physical abnormalities and mating problems in males and females

environmental influences on joining

work health and safety and animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare paddocks or yards

1.1 Confirm particular livestock mating plan with supervisor

1.2 Select paddocks or yards and stock to appropriate levels

1.3 Plan predator control program and implement where appropriate

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and report safety concerns to the supervisor

1.5 Select and use safety and personal protective equipment

2. Prepare dams for joining

2.1 Monitor live weight of dams through weighing and condition scoring

2.2 Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy

2.3 Implement dam health and husbandry operations

2.4 Draft mobs for joining

3. Prepare sires for joining

3.1 Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining

3.2 Seek veterinary advice where appropriate

3.3 Determine mating ratios

3.4 Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment

3.5 Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations in line with individual requirements and enterprise animal welfare policies

3.6 Test mate sires to assess libido and serving capability if required

3.7 Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance

4. Join sires to dam mobs

4.1 Select dates for joining where appropriate according to the mating plan

4.2 Organise test joinings for new sires if appropriate

4.3 Introduce sires to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact

4.4 Remove sires from herds at the scheduled time

5. Monitor mating activity

5.1 Observe and record mating activity

5.2 Observe distribution of sires within each mob

5.3 Take remedial action if required

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
Confirm particular livestock mating plan with supervisor 
Select paddocks or yards and stock to appropriate levels 
Plan predator control program and implement where appropriate 
Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and report safety concerns to the supervisor 
Select and use safety and personal protective equipment 
Monitor live weight of dams through weighing and condition scoring 
Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy 
Implement dam health and husbandry operations 
Draft mobs for joining 
Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining 
Seek veterinary advice where appropriate 
Determine mating ratios 
Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment 
Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations in line with individual requirements and enterprise animal welfare policies 
Test mate sires to assess libido and serving capability if required 
Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance 
Select dates for joining where appropriate according to the mating plan 
Organise test joinings for new sires if appropriate 
Introduce sires to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact 
Remove sires from herds at the scheduled time 
Observe and record mating activity 
Observe distribution of sires within each mob 
Take remedial action if required 

Forms

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