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Certificate III in Poultry Production

This qualification covers skilled work in the commercial poultry industry, such as handling, housing, feeding and caring for birds, and egg production. It includes setting up sheds, biosecurity and animal welfare. People already working on poultry farms or in hatcheries may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC30516 Certificate III in Poultry Production (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Poultry farm workers, hatchery staff and egg graders who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Poultry farm technician
  • Poultry farm hand
  • Hatchery technician
  • Egg grading technician
  • Senior poultry hand

Qualification structure

16 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives must be chosen to achieve at least one specialisation listed below. For the award of the Certificate III in Poultry Production (Poultry Farm Technician) choose: At least 4 units from the electives in Group A, including: AHCPLY303 Maintain health and welfare of poultry. AHCPLY311 Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds. At least 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to F (not already selected). Up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Poultry Production (Poultry Breeding Technician) choose: At least 5 units from the electives in Group B, including: AHCLSK313 Monitor livestock production growing environments. AHCPLY210 Catch and load poultry. AHCPLY211 Collect store and handle eggs from breeder flocks. AHCPLY303 Maintain health and welfare of poultry. At least 5 units from the electives listed in Groups A to F (not already selected). Up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Poultry Production (Egg Grading Technician) choose: The following units from Group C: AHCPLY209 Grade and pack eggs for human consumption. FBPEGG2004 Operate egg grading and packing floor equipment. FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures. At least 7 units from the electives listed in Groups A to F (not already selected). Up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Poultry Production (Poultry Services Provider) choose: At least 5 units from the electives in Group D, including: AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases. AHCPLY210 Catch and load poultry. AHCPLY311 Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds. Up to 5 units from the electives listed in Groups A to F (not already selected). Up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Poultry Production (Hatchery Technician) choose: At least 5 units from the electives in Group E, including: AHCLSK307 Euthanase livestock. AHCPLY210 Catch and load poultry. AHCPLY303 Maintain health and welfare of poultry. AHCPLY310 Incubate eggs. Up to 5 units from the electives listed in Groups A to F (not already selected). Up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where more than one specialisation is completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Poultry Production (Poultry Farm Technician and Poultry Breeding Technician). At least 7 of the 12 electives selected must be coded at indicative AQF level 3 or above or reflect AQF level 3 outcomes or above.

Core units

4 units
  1. AHCLSK331Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
  2. AHCPLY308Set up sheds for placement of poultry
  3. AHCPLY312Implement and monitor biosecurity measures in poultry production
  4. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

61 units

Group A - Poultry farm technician

  1. AHCLSK304Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock
  2. AHCLSK307Euthanase livestock
  3. AHCLSK310Implement feeding plans for intensive production
  4. AHCLSK313Monitor livestock production growing environments
  5. AHCPLY210Catch and load poultry
  6. AHCPLY303Maintain health and welfare of poultry
  7. AHCPLY309Brood poultry
  8. AHCPLY311Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds
  9. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies

Group B - Poultry breeding technician

  1. AHCAIS304Artificially inseminate livestock
  2. AHCLSK304Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock
  3. AHCLSK307Euthanase livestock
  4. AHCLSK313Monitor livestock production growing environments
  5. AHCPLY209Grade and pack eggs for human consumption
  6. AHCPLY210Catch and load poultry
  7. AHCPLY211Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks
  8. AHCPLY303Maintain health and welfare of poultry
  9. AHCPLY309Brood poultry
  10. AHCPLY311Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds
  11. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies

Group C - Egg grading technician

  1. AHCPLY208Collect and pack eggs for human consumption
  2. AHCPLY209Grade and pack eggs for human consumption
  3. FBPEGG2004Operate egg grading and packing floor equipment
  4. FBPFSY2002Apply food safety procedures
  5. FBPFSY3002Participate in a HACCP team

Group D - Poultry service provider

  1. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  2. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  3. AHCCHM308Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces
  4. AHCLSK301Administer medication to livestock
  5. AHCLSK307Euthanase livestock
  6. AHCPLY210Catch and load poultry
  7. AHCPLY311Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds
  8. AHCPMG409Implement a pest management plan
  9. AHCPMG412Develop a pest management plan
  10. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  11. BSBWHS431Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Group E - Hatchery technician

  1. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  2. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  3. AHCLSK301Administer medication to livestock
  4. AHCLSK304Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock
  5. AHCLSK307Euthanase livestock
  6. AHCPLY210Catch and load poultry
  7. AHCPLY303Maintain health and welfare of poultry
  8. AHCPLY309Brood poultry
  9. AHCPLY310Incubate eggs
  10. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies

Group F General

  1. AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
  2. AHCLSK309Implement animal health control programs
  3. AHCLSK323Maintain and monitor feed stocks
  4. AHCLSK328Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system
  5. AHCMOM301Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
  6. AHCMOM303Operate a telehandler
  7. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  8. AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
  9. AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
  10. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  11. AHCWRK321Provide on-job training support
  12. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  13. BSBXCM301Engage in workplace communication
  14. FBPFSY3002Participate in a HACCP team
  15. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

regulatory requirements. Work environments may include farms and breeding facilities, hatchery facilities and egg grading floors, for a variety of poultry species. The qualification requires specialisation in one or more of the following: Poultry Farm Technician Poultry Breeding Technician Egg Grading Technician Poultry Services Provider Hatchery Technician.

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