Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
AHC10v5 |
Replaced imported elective unit TLID2010A Operate a forklift with TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck in response to changes in national licencing regulations |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in poultry production. The poultry industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Poultry Production.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Broiler farm employee
Egg farm poultry hand
Free range egg/broiler farm worker
Breeder farm worker
Hatchery worker
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of six (6) core units and nine (9) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of six (6) units must come from the elective unit list
- a maximum of three (3) units must come from the elective unit list or from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the poultry industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS201A |
Participate in OHS processes |
Poultry
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPLY202A |
Maintain health and welfare of poultry |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK209A |
Monitor water supplies |
AHCLSK213A |
Clean out production sheds |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK206A |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO202A |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM201A |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK201A |
Assist with feeding in a production system |
AHCLSK214A |
Maintain production growing environments |
Poultry
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPLY201A |
Collect store and handle eggs from breeder flocks |
AHCPLY202A |
Maintain health and welfare of poultry |
AHCPLY203A |
Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens |
AHCPLY204A |
Collect and pack eggs for human consumption |
AHCPLY302A |
Brood poultry |
AHCPLY303A |
Identify and sex birds |
AHCPLY304A |
Incubate eggs |
AHCPLY305A |
Beak trim chickens |
Broad acre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC204A |
Prepare grain storages |
Food
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFOP2003A |
Clean equipment in place |
FDFOP2004A |
Clean and sanitize equipment |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM202A |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM204A |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM212A |
Operate quad bikes |
TLILIC2001A |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK201A |
Observe and report on weather |
AHCWRK203A |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
AHCWRK204A |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK205A |
Participate in workplace communications |
AHCWRK206A |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK207A |
Collect and record production data |
AHCWRK209A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |