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AHCPRK315 Care for sows prior, during and after farrowing

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist sows prior to, during and after farrowing. It includes weaning piglets where required.

This unit applies to individuals who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for pigs in pork production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to pig welfare. Work environments may include indoor and outdoor pork production systems.

Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with pigs. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.

To read the full description and requirements for this course, visit the National Training Register website here: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHCPRK315

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