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ACMGAS304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out simple breeding procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMGAS304 - Carry out simple breeding procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan mating and breeding, parturition or hatching and weaning of animals under supervision.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad supervision and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. The unit can be contextualised to be species-specific.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Select animals for breeding
  • Identify the basic principles of genetics related to breeding program requirements
  • Identify breeding program requirements and clarify with supervisor
  • Select animals for mating according to the breeding program
  • Schedule examinations and tests, as required, to confirm suitability of selected animals with breeding program
  • Monitor individual animals to determine the current stage of their reproductive cycle
  • Identify WHS hazards associated with working with animals, assess the risks and implement control measures in case of emergency
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
       
Element: Implement breeding procedures
  • Place animals selected for mating in an appropriate environment
  • Apply appropriate breeding systems according to the breeding program
  • Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program
  • Monitor animals during and after the mating period to determine success of mating
       
Element: Monitor post-mating progress
  • Observe and document changes in behaviour and condition, where appropriate, in breeding females to determine possible pregnancy
  • Schedule examinations and tests, if appropriate, to determine pregnancy
  • Estimate and document hatching or parturition dates
       
Element: Prepare for and assist with birth or hatching
  • Provide a suitable environment to assist with the birth or hatching
  • Identify signs of hatching or parturition and report potential problems to supervisor
  • Provide appropriate monitoring to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals
  • Identify sex and measure offspring and document results
  • Monitor mother and offspring to ensure appropriate bonding, feeding and activity behaviours, and report problems to supervisor
       
Element: Wean animals
  • Modify offspring diets in preparation for weaning
  • Schedule vaccinations, other medications and permanent identification protocols as required
  • Select and implement suitable weaning process according to workplace protocols
  • Carry out post-weaning management according to the breeding program
  • Update breeding records
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the basic principles of genetics related to breeding program requirements 
Identify breeding program requirements and clarify with supervisor 
Select animals for mating according to the breeding program 
Schedule examinations and tests, as required, to confirm suitability of selected animals with breeding program 
Monitor individual animals to determine the current stage of their reproductive cycle 
Identify WHS hazards associated with working with animals, assess the risks and implement control measures in case of emergency 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Place animals selected for mating in an appropriate environment 
Apply appropriate breeding systems according to the breeding program 
Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program 
Monitor animals during and after the mating period to determine success of mating 
Observe and document changes in behaviour and condition, where appropriate, in breeding females to determine possible pregnancy 
Schedule examinations and tests, if appropriate, to determine pregnancy 
Estimate and document hatching or parturition dates 
Provide a suitable environment to assist with the birth or hatching 
Identify signs of hatching or parturition and report potential problems to supervisor 
Provide appropriate monitoring to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals 
Identify sex and measure offspring and document results 
Monitor mother and offspring to ensure appropriate bonding, feeding and activity behaviours, and report problems to supervisor 
Modify offspring diets in preparation for weaning 
Schedule vaccinations, other medications and permanent identification protocols as required 
Select and implement suitable weaning process according to workplace protocols 
Carry out post-weaning management according to the breeding program 
Update breeding records 

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