Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in a range of skilled roles in the commercial poultry industry, including poultry farm technician, poultry breeding technician, egg grading technician, poultry services provider and hatchery technician.
Individuals in these roles perform poultry and/or egg production tasks under broad direction which involve discretion and judgement in handling, moving, housing, feeding and routine health care. They take responsibility for their own work, carry out assigned tasks, coordinate processes and tasks, work to schedules, operate equipment, solve problems and comply with 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.

Entry Requirements

Although there are no entry requirements for this qualification, you must work full time or part time on a poultry farm to be able to complete this course.

Course Duration

This qualification is usually delivered over 12-24 months.

Location

This qualification can be delivered anywhere in Australia. Students will have access to resources and complete knowledge assessments online and our trainers’ will attend your workplace to complete practical observations/assessments.

Cost

Fees for this qualification will be charged at $500 per unit of competency commenced as a Fee for Service Student. For students funded under Career boost fees will be charged at $1.60 per nominal hour, see Fees and Charges page for more information of contact training@chmalliance.com.au

Units of competency

The following are core units for AHC30522 Certificate III in Poultry Production. Please contact us at training@chmalliance.com.au and we can work with you to select your 12 elective units of competency depending on your area of work.
 

AHCLSK331	Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
AHCPLY308	Set up sheds for placement of poultry
AHCPLY312	Implement and monitor biosecurity measures in poultry production
AHCWHS302	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes