RGRHBR408 — Collect, process and evaluate horse semen for artificial insemination

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33 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for and collect horse semen

1.1Follow workplace procedures for work health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare when collecting semen
1.2Select and prepare appropriate equipment for semen collection, and personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for task
1.3Prepare, sanitise and calibrate equipment and tools used in processing semen
1.4Prepare stallion for semen collection in controlled area
1.5Collect semen from the stallion using hygienic and industry accepted collection techniques

2 Complete post-collection procedures

2.1Handle and transfer semen safely and promptly to the processing area
2.2Return horse to stable or designated area
2.3Clean work area and equipment, and dispose of waste following workplace procedures

3 Process horse semen within required timeframes

3.1Ensure optimal temperature of incubator and other equipment and materials used to process semen before use
3.2Prepare diluent (semen extender) and additives to maintain sperm viability according to workplace procedures
3.3Determine number and volume requirements, and prepare semen doses
3.4Send semen samples for testing by a veterinarian if an infectious disease is suspected

4 Assess quality of horse semen

4.1Examine semen batch and check for contamination
4.2Analyse semen to assess motility and other indicators of fertility
4.3Investigate reasons for any poor quality batches of semen, and notify and discuss with relevant personnel
4.4Test semen and extender batches for individual horses to determine viability and timeframes for use, and store correctly

5 Complete records and supply horse semen

5.1Label and record details of semen doses according to workplace procedures
5.2Store semen at correct temperature to maintain viability and meet transportation needs
5.3Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly
5.4Organise transport of semen to clients for artificial insemination of mares

Performance evidence

prepared and collected semen from two stallions using safe, industry-approved techniques
assessed, processed, stored and organised transportation of three batches of semen
documented processes and recorded information relevant to semen collected from each stallion.

Knowledge evidence

types, uses and maintenance of personal protective equipment for collecting and handling semen
types and purpose of equipment, including: artificial vagina, thermometers, preparing containers and equipment to correct temperature, storage equipment, including liquid nitrogen tanks for storing frozen semen, non-spermicidal gel and common spermicidal substances, equipment to measure motility and sperm concentration
techniques for safe and humane handling and restraint of horses, including safe zones for handlers and semen collectors
methods, techniques and procedures for: establishing controlled semen collection areas, cleaning work areas and sterilising equipment used in semen collection and processing, handling, measurement and usage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers, processing and storing semen, including fresh, chilled or frozen
types of equine infectious diseases transmitted through artificial insemination, and methods of reducing potential infection and spread
analysis and evaluation of semen, including for: volume, motility, concentration, sperm morphology, presence of bacteria, urine and/or blood, longevity, per-cycle pregnancy rate
key features of relevant workplace procedures, regulations and codes of practice relating to collecting and processing horse semen, including: health and safety, environmental requirements for disposal of biological waste, biosecurity, hygiene and infection control, animal welfare requirements, documentation and records for specific breeds to ensure stud book compliance.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Use mathematical concepts to calculate ratio, percentages, volume and quantities related to semen collected; Calibrate equipment and temperature
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following industry and regulatory requirements for own role and area of work
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve outcomes; Carry out processing tasks efficiently to required timeframes; Use workplace technology, tools and systems to complete records and documentation

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