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Set up sheds for placement of poultry

KHU-AGR-0688

Australian Equivalent

AHCPLY308

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up sheds for placement of poultry. Poultry may include a variety of species and breeds at various life stages, including day old, point of lay and mature birds. This unit applies to workers who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for poultry in commercial production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to poultry husbandry. Work environments may include poultry farms and breeding farms. 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 publ

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to work in poultry shed

0688.E1.O1Identify and follow personal hygiene and other biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a poultry farm or facility

0688.E1.O2Identify activities to be undertaken from work program and/or supervisor

0688.E1.O3Identify age, quantity and housing requirements of poultry being transferred to shed

0688.E1.O4Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks

0688.E1.O5Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing the shed and placing the poultry

E2Check and maintain shed and equipment

0688.E2.O1Apply biosecurity procedures to minimise entry of pathogens into poultry shed via own activities and equipment being introduced in shed

0688.E2.O2Check shed and work surfaces are clean and sanitised

0688.E2.O3Check tools and equipment are operational, clean and sanitised

0688.E2.O4Check pest, vermin and/or predator controls are in place, and adjust as required

0688.E2.O5Check lights, time switches and other shed equipment are operational

E3Prepare shed

0688.E3.O1Prepare poultry floor surface according to incoming poultry requirements, ensuring it is clean and dry

0688.E3.O2Set up feeders, drinkers, temperature, ventilation and other equipment in shed according to incoming poultry requirements

0688.E3.O3Ensure that bird barriers and/or brooder curtains are in place and operating if required

0688.E3.O4Check and adjust watering, feeding, ventilation and temperature control systems

0688.E3.O5Check and adjust lighting equipment and programs according to poultry age

0688.E3.O6Test alarm systems and time switches

0688.E3.O7Install additional drinkers and feeders, or lay paper and spread feed on it as required

0688.E3.O8Complete records and report issues as required

E4Place poultry

0688.E4.O1Ensure shed temperature, ventilation and floor surfaces meet the requirements of incoming poultry

0688.E4.O2Check incoming poultry health indicators according to enterprise requirements

0688.E4.O3Transfer poultry safely from existing containers/crates into appropriate housing, using safe manual handling and low stress bird handling techniques

0688.E4.O4Check poultry behaviour and health regularly after placement according to enterprise animal welfare procedures

0688.E4.O5Check feed, water and shed conditions after placement meet poultry needs

0688.E4.O6Clean and sanitise crates and/or equipment as required

0688.E4.O7Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures

0688.E4.O8Complete records and report issues as required