Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:46 AM AWST
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Move and handle pigs
Move and handle pigs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK203A
AHCPRK203A
State Code
D7158
D7158
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of moving and handling pigs and defines the standard required to: control and direct pigs; restrain pigs; weigh and/or condition score pigs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Control and direct pigs
- 1.1. Pigs are moved and handled with minimum force, applying the principles and practices of animal welfare and according to industry practice.
- 1.2. Positive behaviours of pigs are maximised in the movement of stock and the mental and physical well being of pigs considered.
- 1.3. Pigs are monitored continually for behaviour and condition as they are handled.
- 1.4. Pigs are moved with confidence, safely and with minimal stress, either singly or in groups.
- 1.5. Pigs are moved and handled in such a way as to avoid injury to the handler.
2. Restrain pigs
- 2.1. Industry accepted restraints are used to safely and securely restrain pigs as required.
- 2.2. Restraint procedures are carried out with minimal stress and discomfort to the animal, and within the relevant code of welfare and establishment practice.
3. Weigh/condition score pigs
- 3.1. Pigs are weighed accurately on an individual and on a group basis.
- 3.2. Condition score of individual pigs is accurately estimated to industry standards.
- 3.3. Weights/condition scores of pigs are recorded accurately and clearly on an individual and group basis.
- 3.4. Pigs are identified by reading ear tag, ear notch or pen number.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all types and breeds of pigs.
Piggeries may include:
intensive and free range piggeries.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pigs may include:
all types and breeds of pigs.
Piggeries may include:
intensive and free range piggeries.
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:
control and direct pigs
restrain pigs
weigh and condition score 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:
control and direct pigs
restrain pigs
weigh and condition score 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3578 | RTE2129A | Move and handle pigs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL65 | AHCPRK203 | Move and handle pigs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |