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Care for weaner pigs

Care for weaner pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK204
State Code
BAM53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for weaner pigs.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 accommodation for weaners
  • 1.1 Clean, disinfect and prepare appropriate accommodation for all classes of weaned pigs according to enterprise procedures and instructions
  • 1.2 Check and adjust housing environment and conditions as required to ensure appropriate ventilation, temperature and humidity
  • 1.3 Fill or prepare feeders and drinkers according to supervisor's instructions
  • 1.4 Identify problems with accommodation or environmental controls and report to the supervisor for appropriate action
  • 1.5 Conduct all work according to enterprise requirements, work health and safety, biosecurity, animal welfare and industry regulations
2. Carry out weaner pig operations
  • 2.1 Group pigs from different litters to form viable groups based on body weight and sex at stocking densities to achieve optimal productivity
  • 2.2 Monitor behaviour, health and condition of weaners regularly and take appropriate actions
  • 2.3 Provide weaners with water and appropriate feed according to the established feed schedule to meet nutritional and growth requirements
  • 2.4 Record or report weaner mortalities to the supervisor and remove deceased stock according to enterprise policy
  • 2.5 Administer preventative treatments according to enterprise schedules and the supervisor's instructions
3. Transition weaners to grower facility
  • 3.1 Identify pigs for transition to grower facilities
  • 3.2 Separate pigs not fit to load and take appropriate actions according to company policy
  • 3.3 Identify pigs that have been treated and record withholding periods (WHP) for grower facility
  • 3.4 Complete documentation clearly, accurately and promptly
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA95 AHCPRK312 Care for weaner pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification