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Identify and sex birds

Identify and sex birds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY303A
State Code
D7170
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the functions involved in identifying and sexing all poultry species and breeds produced in an intensive environment and defines the standard required to: identify and sort chickens to organisational requirements; handle chickens according to the code of welfare; sex chickens using recognised techniques and count sexed birds; keep records of operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to sex birds
  • 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from a work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Identify and sex chickens birds
  • 2.1. Criteria for identification are sought and clarified from the production program and supervisor or management instructions.
  • 2.2. Procedures to control and sort chickens are conducted with due care.
  • 2.3. Identification method is carried out according to the given criteria and the marking requirements of the organization.
  • 2.4. Birds are handled with care strictly according to the code of welfare.
  • 2.5. Birds are sexed, held for beak trimming if appropriate, separated and placed according to organisational work procedures and instructions.
  • 2.6. Existing and potential hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and controlled in line with OHS requirements.
3. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 3.1. All debris and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to organisation work procedures.
  • 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to organisation work procedures.
  • 3.3. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
  • 3.4. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to organisation work procedures.
  • 3.5. Unit records are completed as required and reported to the hatchery manager.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Birds may include:
all poultry species and breeds produced in an intensive environment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify and sort chickens to organisational requirements
handle chickens according to the code of welfare
sex chickens using recognised techniques
count sexed birds and keep records of operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3508 RTE2108A Identify and sex birds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP20 AHCPLY207 Identify and sex poultry Unit of competency