Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:08 PM AWST
22/07/2026 5:08 PM AWST
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Artificially inseminate birds
Artificially inseminate birds
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY301A
AHCPLY301A
State Code
D7168
D7168
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of artificially inseminating birds and defines the standard required to: prepare for artificial insemination; sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures; prepare semen and inseminate birds; handle birds humanely and safely; clean up work areas and equipment; record data.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for insemination of birds
- 1.1. Timing of insemination process is scheduled to ensure availability of resource and personnel requirements.
- 1.2. Hygiene factors are identified and appropriate procedures followed.
- 1.3. Semen supplies are accessed from appropriate and reliable sources and stored appropriately.
- 1.4. Birds are prepared to maximise success of insemination program.
- 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
2. Inseminate birds
- 2.1. Semen is prepared according to accepted industry and enterprise practices.
- 2.2. Insemination equipment is sterile and clean, and applied according to industry code of practice.
- 2.3. Intended recipient is correctly identified.
- 2.4. Intended recipient is restrained and prepared for insemination to optimise results according to recognised handling techniques that minimise stress.
- 2.5. Insemination is carried out in sterile conditions and according to appropriate hygiene procedures.
- 2.6. Data on insemination process is accurate and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
3. Clean work area and equipment
- 3.1. Waste is disposed of according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy.
- 3.2. Work area is cleaned to industry standards and returned to operating order.
- 3.3. Restraints are cleaned and returned to safe and operational order.
- 3.4. Birds are safely returned to designated area according to enterprise requirements and instructions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Birds may include:
the artificial insemination of:
chickens
turkeys
other commercially produced birds.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Birds may include:
the artificial insemination of:
chickens
turkeys
other commercially produced birds.
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 for artificial insemination
sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures
prepare semen and inseminate birds
handle birds humanely and safely
clean up work areas and equipment and record data.
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 for artificial insemination
sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures
prepare semen and inseminate birds
handle birds humanely and safely
clean up work areas and equipment and record data.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT51 | AHCPLY301 | Artificially inseminate poultry | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D471 | AHC30510 | Certificate III in Poultry Production | Qualification |