Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Poultry Production

Certificate IV in Poultry Production

Qualification
National Code:
AHC40210
State Code:
D501
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
16/08/2013
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
445
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
16/08/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 16/08/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the poultry production industry. The poultry industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of:
- five (5) core units and
- seven (7) elective units.
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma 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.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6979 AHCLSK401A Develop feeding plans for a production system 50 Unit of competency
D6982 AHCLSK404A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs 40 Unit of competency
D6983 AHCLSK405A Implement intensive production systems 50 Unit of competency
D6985 AHCLSK407A Plan and monitor intensive production systems 30 Unit of competency
D6987 AHCLSK409A Supervise animal health programs 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6636 AHCAGB402A Analyse and interpret production data 35 Unit of competency
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WD984 SIRXSLS303 Build relationships with customers 35 Unit of competency
D6695 AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs 50 Unit of competency
D7319 AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
D4537 FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D7094 AHCOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes 20 Unit of competency
D6762 AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals 20 Unit of competency
D4538 FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs 90 Unit of competency
D6763 AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
WG870 AHCPLY402A Supervise free-range poultry operations 50 Unit of competency
D7321 AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S395 RTE40103 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information