Skill set Outline
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10/09/2026 6:04 PM AWST
10/09/2026 6:04 PM AWST
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Pork Industry Stockperson Skill Set
Pork Industry Stockperson Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00151
AHCSS00151
State Code
AF192
AF192
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
350
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake pig handling, moving, housing, feeding, and routine health care tasks and treatments in a pork production environment, including compliance with industry animal welfare, biosecurity and quality assurance requirements.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture and AHC30422 Certificate III in Pork Production.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals working as animal attendants in the pork production industry.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the requirements for stockpersons or piggery attendants to work unsupervised in the pork production industry.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF54 | AHCLSK344 | Administer treatments to livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCU14 | AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OFA94 | AHCPRK311 | Care for health and welfare of pigs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFF32 | AHCLSK368 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFF51 | AHCLSK351 | Implement animal health control programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFA96 | AHCPRK202 | Move and handle pigs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFB97 | AHCWRK214 | Observe workplace quality assurance procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE789 | AHCSS00122 | Pork Industry Stockperson Skill Set | Skill set |