Unit of competency Outline

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Brood poultry

Brood poultry

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY302A
State Code
D7169
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
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the process of brooding all poultry species and breeds produced in an intensive environment and defines the standard required to: handle hatchlings and brooding chickens and ensure access to feed and water according to codes of welfare; monitor ventilation, temperature and humidity of the shed environment; provide litter and replace as required; expand the brooding area to provide optimal stocking density as required; use immunisation techniques and diet to optimise the immune system; remove dead or culled young birds; keep records as required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for brooding
  • 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management/supervisor.
  • 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 required for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and serviced 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. Carry out brooding operations
  • 2.1. Temperatures are monitored and recorded accurately according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.2. Day old chickens are placed in the shed according to workplace instructions and handled with care.
  • 2.3. Shed temperatures are adjusted in accordance with supervisor or manager instructions and the observed activity of the birds.
  • 2.4. Observed changes are recorded and reported.
  • 2.5. Dead or culled young birds are removed and disposed of according to establishment practice and code of welfare, and recorded in appropriate record.
  • 2.6. Brooding area is extended as young birds grow, if required and according to instructions, to provide an optimal stocking density and avoid crowding.
  • 2.7. Black-out training of young birds/hatchlings is regularly carried out according to establishment practice.
3. Shed operation
  • 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, machinery 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Poultry may include:
all poultry species and breeds run under intensive (shedded) conditions.
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:
handle hatchlings and brooding chickens and ensure access to feed and water according to codes of welfare
monitor ventilation, temperature and humidity of the shed environment
provide litter and replace as required
expand the brooding area to provide optimal stocking density as required
use immunisation techniques and diet to optimise the immune system
remove dead or culled young birds
keep records as required.
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
S3411 RTE2102A Brood poultry Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL62 AHCPLY302 Brood poultry Unit of competency