Course Description
Gain the expertise needed to effectively Identify and Select Animals for Breeding through our comprehensive course. Delve into the principles and practices essential for successful animal breeding, including genetic selection, structural abnormalities assessment, and market requirements comprehension. Learn to develop and document breeding programs, establish selection criteria, and assess animal performance effectively. Through practical exercises and theoretical insights, gain expertise in selecting animals with desirable genetic traits while adhering to workplace standards. By course completion, you’ll be adept at designing and implementing breeding programs to enhance productivity and quality in animal populations.
Course Outcome
AHCLSK422 – Identify and select animals for breeding
(Unit Release 1 – 15 Feb 2022)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select animals for breeding.
The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to identify and select animals for breeding. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
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 identify and select animals for breeding on at least one occasion and has:
- documented a breeding program
- developed selection criteria for a breeding program
- identified animals that have defects in conformation or inadequate productivity
- selected animals that display characteristics associated with desirable genetic traits
- selected animals according to breeding program selection criteria
- assessed and recorded performance information.
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
