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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Catch and load poultry

KHU-AGR-0685

Australian Equivalent

AHCPLY210

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to catch, handle and load live poultry for transfer to new facilities or processing plant. The unit applies to poultry from a variety of species and breeds, as well as meat or layer birds. This unit applies to workers in commercial poultry production who undertake routine tasks under supervision. They perform defined activities according to enterprise procedures. Work environments may include poultry farms and breeding facilities. Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with poultry. Requirements vary between jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to catch or pick up poultry

0685.E1.O1Confirm and follow personal hygiene and other biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a poultry farm or facility

0685.E1.O2Confirm sheds, flocks and bird numbers to be caught and loaded

0685.E1.O3Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks, and control and/or report risks

0685.E1.O4Advise other workers of upcoming bird movement as required

0685.E1.O5Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the catching or picking up of poultry

0685.E1.O6Adjust shed lighting, ventilation and temperature in readiness to catch and/or move poultry according to enterprise procedures

0685.E1.O7Raise feeders, drinkers, nests and perches as required

0685.E1.O8Ensure that catching locations, movement pathways and vehicle loading area are safe and clear of obstacles

0685.E1.O9Select, clean, prepare and/or set up catching tools and equipment according to age, stock type and production system

E2Handle and move poultry

0685.E2.O1Move birds into catching area or remove birds from cages or crates using safe manual handling, and safe and low stress bird handling techniques

0685.E2.O2Identify birds that are not fit to move, and separate according to enterprise procedures

0685.E2.O3Catch and/or handle birds being relocated, and place birds in crates or modules or weighing cells according to space or weight requirements

0685.E2.O4Check birds regularly and take action to manage temperature and ventilation, and minimise smothering

0685.E2.O5Move crates or modules safely and load onto vehicle gently using safe manual handling techniques

0685.E2.O6Complete records and report issues promptly

E3Undertake cleaning and reporting

0685.E3.O1Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks, and control and/or report risks associated with cleaning work areas

0685.E3.O2Select and fit appropriate PPE required for cleaning

0685.E3.O3Measure chemicals and prepare cleaning fluids safely according to supplier instructions and enterprise procedures

0685.E3.O4Check and prepare cleaning equipment

0685.E3.O5Clean, sanitise, maintain and store equipment and tools as required

0685.E3.O6Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures

0685.E3.O7Complete records and report issues promptly