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

AHCLSK315A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCLSK315A - Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock
Description This unit covers the process of preparing for and implementing natural mating procedures for livestock and defines the standard required to: 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in livestock enterprises that are tasked with the preparation for and implementation of natural mating of livestock.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Particular livestock mating plan is determined according to supervisor instructions or enterprise procedures.
  • Paddocks or yards are selected and stocked to appropriate levels.
  • Predator control program is planned and implemented where appropriate.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
  • Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
       
Element: Prepare dams for joining
  • Live weight of dams is monitored through weighing and/or condition scoring.
  • Nutrition levels are adjusted to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy.
  • Dam health and husbandry operations are carried out according to enterprise procedures.
  • Mobs are drafted for joining.
       
Element: Prepare sires for joining
  • Physical examination of sires is carried out prior to joining.
  • Veterinary advice is sought where appropriate.
  • Mating ratios are determined.
  • Replacement sires are selected in time to allow adjustment to new environment.
  • Sire health and husbandry operations are carried out in line with individual requirements
  • Sires are test mated to assess libido and serving capability if required
  • Sires environment is managed for optimum mating performance.
       
Element: Join sires to dam mobs
  • If appropriate, dates are selected for joining according to the mating plan.
  • Test joinings for new sires are undertaken if appropriate.
  • Sires are introduced to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact.
  • Sires are removed from herds at the scheduled time if in line with enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Monitor mating activity
  • Mating activity is observed and recorded in line with enterprise standards.
  • Distribution of sires is observed within each mob.
  • Remedial action is taken 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identifying hazards and implementing safe work practices

managing dams and sires during joining

preparing dams and sires for joining

appraising breeding soundness in animals

estimating liveweights

monitoring joining activity

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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

OHS and animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Animals may include:

cattle

sheep

goats

alpacas.

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
Particular livestock mating plan is determined according to supervisor instructions or enterprise procedures. 
Paddocks or yards are selected and stocked to appropriate levels. 
Predator control program is planned and implemented where appropriate. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 
Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained. 
Live weight of dams is monitored through weighing and/or condition scoring. 
Nutrition levels are adjusted to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy. 
Dam health and husbandry operations are carried out according to enterprise procedures. 
Mobs are drafted for joining. 
Physical examination of sires is carried out prior to joining. 
Veterinary advice is sought where appropriate. 
Mating ratios are determined. 
Replacement sires are selected in time to allow adjustment to new environment. 
Sire health and husbandry operations are carried out in line with individual requirements 
Sires are test mated to assess libido and serving capability if required 
Sires environment is managed for optimum mating performance. 
If appropriate, dates are selected for joining according to the mating plan. 
Test joinings for new sires are undertaken if appropriate. 
Sires are introduced to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact. 
Sires are removed from herds at the scheduled time if in line with enterprise requirements. 
Mating activity is observed and recorded in line with enterprise standards. 
Distribution of sires is observed within each mob. 
Remedial action is taken if required. 

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