Cambodian Skills Delivery Model
Certificate III in Poultry Production
KHQ-AGR3-005 · Delivery Course: KHC-AGR3-005
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. Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to the kee
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 16 units of competency: 4 core units plus 12 elective units. 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 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 Elective Units Group A - Poultry farm technician AHCLSK304 Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock AHCLSK307 Euthanase livestock AHCLSK310 Implement feeding plans for intensive production AHCLSK313 Monitor livestock production growing environments AHCPLY210 Catch and load poultry AHCPLY303 Maintain health and welfare of poultry AHCPLY309 Brood poultry AHCPLY311 Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies Group B - Poultry breeding technician AHCAIS304 Artificially inseminate livestock AHCLSK304 Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock AHCLSK307 Euthanase livestock AHCLSK313 Monitor livestock production growing env