Unit of competency Outline
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Care for weaner and grower pigs
Care for weaner and grower pigs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK202A
AHCPRK202A
State Code
D7157
D7157
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of caring for weaner and grower pigs under supervision and defines the standard required to: prepare accommodation for weaners and growers; wean a litter; arrange weaners in groups and move into pens; apply health treatments; follow and maintain site quarantine procedures; monitor growth and condition of weaner and grower pigs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare accommodation for weaners
- 1.1. Appropriate accommodation is cleaned, disinfected and prepared for all classes of weaned pigs according to enterprise practice and instructions.
- 1.2. Housing environment and conditions are checked and adjusted as required to ensure appropriate ventilation, temperature and humidity.
- 1.3. Feeders and drinkers are filled or prepared according to supervisor's instructions.
- 1.4. Problems with accommodation and/or environmental controls are noted and reported to the supervisor for appropriate action.
- 1.5. All work is conducted safely and according to enterprise requirements, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), industry and animal welfare regulations.
2. Wean litter and form viable group
- 2.1. Litter is weaned according to established schedules, enterprise practice and codes of welfare.
- 2.2. Pigs are grouped from different litters to form viable groups based on body weight and sex at stocking densities to achieve optimal productivity.
- 2.3. Behaviour and condition of weaners are regularly monitored and appropriate actions taken.
- 2.4. Weaners are provided with water and appropriate feed according to the established feed schedule to meet nutritional and growth requirements.
- 2.5. Weaner mortalities are recorded and/or reported to the supervisor and deceased stock is removed according to enterprise policy.
- 2.6. Preventative treatments are administered according to schedules and the supervisor's instructions.
3. Prepare accommodation for growers
- 3.1. Accommodation is prepared and cleaned for new grower stock according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.2. Environment is controlled and monitored in line with established procedures.
- 3.3. Feeders and drinkers are filled or prepared according to instructions.
- 3.4. Problems with accommodation and/or environmental controls are noted and reported to the supervisor for appropriate action.
4. Monitor growers and finishers
- 4.1. Pig condition and health are regularly monitored as an integral part of daily routines.
- 4.2. Feeders and drinkers are regularly checked as a part of daily routines.
- 4.3. Pig groups are moved as required in line with growth and condition.
- 4.4. Poor performing pigs are removed from groups and reassigned in line with enterprise policy.
- 4.5. Sick, injured or unhealthy pigs are isolated in a quarantine area or noted for euthanasia according to enterprise policy animal welfare procedures.
- 4.6. Health treatments are applied when required and according to the supervisor's instructions and enterprise policy.
- 4.7. Grower mortalities are recorded and/or reported to the supervisor and deceased stock is removed according to enterprise policy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all breeds and types of pigs used for commercial pork production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all breeds and types of pigs used for commercial pork production.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 accommodation for weaners and growers
wean a litter
arrange weaners in groups and move into pens
apply health treatments
follow and maintain site quarantine procedures
monitor growth and condition of weaner and grower pigs.
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.
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 accommodation for weaners and growers
wean a litter
arrange weaners in groups and move into pens
apply health treatments
follow and maintain site quarantine procedures
monitor growth and condition of weaner and grower pigs.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3415 | RTE2145A | Care for weaner and grower pigs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D470 | AHC30410 | Certificate III in Pork Production | Qualification |