Course Description
Embark on a journey to overseeing natural mating in livestock with our comprehensive course. Venture into the intricacies of preparing animals for joining, interpreting mating data, and ensuring breeding soundness. Learn to monitor fertility, adhere to health and safety protocols, and implement animal welfare practices. With a focus on industry standards and legislation, you’ll gain vital skills in pregnancy testing, animal health, and environmental considerations. By course end, you’ll confidently manage mating programs, contributing to successful pregnancies and the welfare of your livestock.
Course Outcome
AHCLSK421 – Supervise natural mating of livestock
(Unit Release 1 – 15 Feb 2022)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, implement and supervise the natural mating of livestock.
The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to supervise natural mating of livestock. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Orion Training (RTO Code: 30915) holds Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) approval in every state where our courses are delivered. This is based on our training practices that ensure the safe handling of livestock in accordance with individual state regulations, legislation and standards.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course however students will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- AQF level II written and spoken English;
- Numeracy skills to meet the Foundation skills required for this unit of competency;
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment;
- General knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational experience in farming; and
- Access to a computer (device) and internet to complete the online training component.
Training Duration and Schedule
Students complete preliminary online learning in their own time and location prior to attendance on-site. The practical component is delivered over several days depending on the facilities and equipment available and specific learning outcomes. Please contact Orion Training for more information on the duration and schedule of the course.
Training Venue and Delivery Mode
Students complete work-related training and assessment activities in an appropriate training facility using a face a face approach with their trainer.
Orion’s Livestock Breeding courses are delivered throughout regions of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and/or Tasmania where AEC approval has been granted. Training programs are conducted on individual farms that meet the facility and equipment requirements for training as well as strict requirements of Animal Ethics and all other relevant legislation in that State. Courses may also take place at professional facilities where the necessary facilities and equipment are in place and available.
Student candidates will be offered a place in the nearest course to their locality or in their preferred location. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided via email.
Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this unit, the candidate must provide evidence that they can supervise natural mating of livestock to successful pregnancy and has:
- prepared animals for joining
- accessed, interpreted and recorded data associated with mating program
- monitored livestock for breeding soundness and fertility
- checked animal fertility
- implemented relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations, and workplace procedures
- implemented relevant animal welfare policies and practices
- monitored joining activity and animal cycles.
Training Cost
Course fees are structured based on the facility where the course is delivered. Please contact Orion for more information on fees in your location. Fees will be invoiced in advance and must be paid by the agreed party prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to Orion Student Handbook for further information about payment terms, refunds and complaints and appeals policies.
Course Materials and Equipment
To complete the preliminary online activities, Students will need access to a computer and reliable internet. On-site training incorporates a comprehensive theoretical component. Orion will provide Students with learning and assessment materials to complete the theory and the written final assessment requirements.
Orion will provide all necessary training facilities and equipment to undertake the mandatory practical training and assessment activities
Ordinarily, Students are not required to provide any materials or equipment in order to undertake training and assessment. However, where a training venue stipulates a need for Students to bring a specific item, Students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date.
Student Handbook
