Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct outdoor pig operations

Conduct outdoor pig operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK206
State Code
BAR17
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct outdoor pig operations.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare housing
  • 1.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety and biosecurity policies
  • 1.2 Clean, disinfect and prepare housing for pigs
  • 1.3 Prepare and fill feeders and drinkers
  • 1.4 Prepare appropriate outdoor environment amenities as required
  • 1.5 Report problems with housing
2. Provide for care and welfare of pigs
  • 2.1 Identify and check that care and welfare needs of pigs are met in compliance with the relevant legislation, codes of practice and industry standards and guidelines
  • 2.2 Provide appropriate feed and water supplies for pigs
  • 2.3 Carry out handling, husbandry and enterprise procedures safely and appropriately
3. Carry out operational tasks
  • 3.1 Wean litter according to established enterprise schedules if required
  • 3.2 Select pigs from different litters to form viable groups based on body weight and sex at optimal stocking densities for maximum productivity, if required
  • 3.3 Check behaviour and condition of pigs regularly and report as required
  • 3.4 Administer preventative treatments according to enterprise schedules and supervisor instructions
  • 3.5 Carry out maintenance of production environment as required
4. Check pigs
  • 4.1 Check pig condition and health as part of regular routine
  • 4.2 Check feeders and drinkers as part of regular routine
  • 4.3 Check infrastructure and amenities, and carry out maintenance as required
  • 4.4 Move pig groups as required in line with growth and condition
  • 4.5 Remove poor performing pigs from existing groups and regroup
  • 4.6 Isolate sick, injured or unhealthy pigs or identify for euthanasia
  • 4.7 Apply health treatments when required
  • 4.8 Remove dead pigs and report and record as required.
  • 4.9 Check production environmental conditions, report and carry out maintenance as required
5. Complete records
  • 5.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly
  • 5.2 Report to supervisor and management as required
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