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

AHCPRK201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Care for health and welfare of pigs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPRK201 - Care for health and welfare of pigs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for the health and welfare of pigs. This unit applies to workers in pork production enterprises operating under routine supervision. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects 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: Check and assess pig health and welfare
  • Check pig health and welfare regularly
  • Recognise and report signs of ill health, diseases, parasite infestations and physical abnormalities
  • Record pig health and welfare status
  • Seek immediate advice where signs indicate an unusual disease
       
Element: Provide an optimal environment for pigs
  • Operate and check temperature and other environment control equipment where appropriate
  • Record relevant information on shed environmental conditions
       
Element: Establish and maintain hygiene
  • Use and maintain personal protective equipment, and follow work health and safety procedures
  • Follow biosecurity procedures
  • Follow personal hygiene practices
  • Clean work areas, machines and surfaces appropriately
  • Remove and dispose of all waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
       
Element: Administer medication to pigs
  • Store labelled vaccines, veterinary medicines and other chemicals appropriately as directed
  • Carry out routine disease or parasite prevention procedures
  • Measure and administer medication under supervision
  • Administer vaccines as required, and identify pigs that have been vaccinated
  • Complete required documentation and records for administration of vaccines, medicines and chemicals
       
Element: Remove dead or non-viable pigs
  • Dispose of dead pigs appropriately
  • Recognise, report and carry out appropriate procedures for unhealthy or non-viable pigs
  • Provide post-mortem assistance where necessary
       
Element: Report and complete records
  • Complete all required documentation and records of diseases, pig losses and treatments clearly, promptly and accurately
  • Report to enterprise where relevant so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented
       


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. Check and assess pig health and welfare

1.1 Check pig health and welfare regularly

1.2 Recognise and report signs of ill health, diseases, parasite infestations and physical abnormalities

1.3 Record pig health and welfare status

1.4 Seek immediate advice where signs indicate an unusual disease

2. Provide an optimal environment for pigs

2.1 Operate and check temperature and other environment control equipment where appropriate

2.2 Record relevant information on shed environmental conditions

3. Establish and maintain hygiene

3.1 Use and maintain personal protective equipment, and follow work health and safety procedures

3.2 Follow biosecurity procedures

3.3 Follow personal hygiene practices

3.4 Clean work areas, machines and surfaces appropriately

3.5 Remove and dispose of all waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies

4. Administer medication to pigs

4.1 Store labelled vaccines, veterinary medicines and other chemicals appropriately as directed

4.2 Carry out routine disease or parasite prevention procedures

4.3 Measure and administer medication under supervision

4.4 Administer vaccines as required, and identify pigs that have been vaccinated

4.5 Complete required documentation and records for administration of vaccines, medicines and chemicals

5. Remove dead or non-viable pigs

5.1 Dispose of dead pigs appropriately

5.2 Recognise, report and carry out appropriate procedures for unhealthy or non-viable pigs

5.3 Provide post-mortem assistance where necessary

6. Report and complete records

6.1 Complete all required documentation and records of diseases, pig losses and treatments clearly, promptly and accurately

6.2 Report to enterprise where relevant so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented

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:

check and assess pig health and welfare

provide an optimal environment for pigs

establish and maintain hygiene

administer medication to pigs

remove dead or non-viable pigs

report and complete records

follow work health and safety policies

follow biosecurity policies

follow animal welfare policies

follow environmental policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant regulatory requirements, codes of practice, industry standards and enterprise procedures for biosecurity

relevant regulatory requirements, codes of practice, industry standards and enterprise procedures for animal welfare of pigs

signs of health, signs of ill health, and methods for assessing pig health and welfare

techniques and methods for humane handling and restraint of pigs

common diseases of pigs, treatment regimes, prevention and management strategies

criteria for handling compromised pigs

relevant documentation, records and reports that are required

types, functions and characteristics of housing, housing infrastructure and housing equipment for pigs, and the criteria and methods for determining that they are in working condition

types, uses, handling, storage and routes of administration of commonly used vaccines, veterinary medicines and chemicals

requirements, methods and procedures for removing and disposing of waste and debris

procedures for conducting post-mortem examinations

effects and impacts of individual pig health and welfare on herd health status and vice versa

relevant work health and safety requirements and environmental practices

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:

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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. Check and assess pig health and welfare

1.1 Check pig health and welfare regularly

1.2 Recognise and report signs of ill health, diseases, parasite infestations and physical abnormalities

1.3 Record pig health and welfare status

1.4 Seek immediate advice where signs indicate an unusual disease

2. Provide an optimal environment for pigs

2.1 Operate and check temperature and other environment control equipment where appropriate

2.2 Record relevant information on shed environmental conditions

3. Establish and maintain hygiene

3.1 Use and maintain personal protective equipment, and follow work health and safety procedures

3.2 Follow biosecurity procedures

3.3 Follow personal hygiene practices

3.4 Clean work areas, machines and surfaces appropriately

3.5 Remove and dispose of all waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies

4. Administer medication to pigs

4.1 Store labelled vaccines, veterinary medicines and other chemicals appropriately as directed

4.2 Carry out routine disease or parasite prevention procedures

4.3 Measure and administer medication under supervision

4.4 Administer vaccines as required, and identify pigs that have been vaccinated

4.5 Complete required documentation and records for administration of vaccines, medicines and chemicals

5. Remove dead or non-viable pigs

5.1 Dispose of dead pigs appropriately

5.2 Recognise, report and carry out appropriate procedures for unhealthy or non-viable pigs

5.3 Provide post-mortem assistance where necessary

6. Report and complete records

6.1 Complete all required documentation and records of diseases, pig losses and treatments clearly, promptly and accurately

6.2 Report to enterprise where relevant so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented

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
Check pig health and welfare regularly 
Recognise and report signs of ill health, diseases, parasite infestations and physical abnormalities 
Record pig health and welfare status 
Seek immediate advice where signs indicate an unusual disease 
Operate and check temperature and other environment control equipment where appropriate 
Record relevant information on shed environmental conditions 
Use and maintain personal protective equipment, and follow work health and safety procedures 
Follow biosecurity procedures 
Follow personal hygiene practices 
Clean work areas, machines and surfaces appropriately 
Remove and dispose of all waste and debris appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies 
Store labelled vaccines, veterinary medicines and other chemicals appropriately as directed 
Carry out routine disease or parasite prevention procedures 
Measure and administer medication under supervision 
Administer vaccines as required, and identify pigs that have been vaccinated 
Complete required documentation and records for administration of vaccines, medicines and chemicals 
Dispose of dead pigs appropriately 
Recognise, report and carry out appropriate procedures for unhealthy or non-viable pigs 
Provide post-mortem assistance where necessary 
Complete all required documentation and records of diseases, pig losses and treatments clearly, promptly and accurately 
Report to enterprise where relevant so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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