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Artificially inseminate poultry

Artificially inseminate poultry

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY301
State Code
BAT51
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect semen and artificially inseminate poultry.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 use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for insemination of birds
  • 1.1 Schedule timing to ensure availability of resources and personnel
  • 1.2 Implement biosecurity procedures
  • 1.3 Implement animal welfare requirements
  • 1.4 Follow enterprise procedures for personal hygiene
  • 1.5 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.6 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment
  • 1.7 Prepare, clean and sterilise insemination equipment by following enterprise procedures for cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers
  • 1.8 Prepare birds for semen collection and insemination
2. Collect semen
  • 2.1 Identify males for semen collection
  • 2.2 Catch and handle birds appropriately
  • 2.3 Collect semen aseptically
  • 2.4 Store semen
3. Inseminate birds
  • 3.1 Prepare semen for insemination
  • 3.2Identify intended recipient birds
  • 3.3 Catch, restrain and prepare hen for insemination appropriately
  • 3.4 Inseminate hen using appropriate aseptic procedures
  • 3.5 Return birds to allocated pens
4. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 4.1 Dispose of waste and debris according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy
  • 4.2 Clean work area appropriately
  • 4.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment appropriately
  • 4.4 Complete records promptly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7168 AHCPLY301A Artificially inseminate birds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE8 AHC30516 Certificate III in Poultry Production Qualification