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Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds

Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY311
State Code
OFA97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to wet or dry clean and disinfect sheds used for poultry production. The standard of cleaning and disinfection applied may vary depending on the species, breed and life stage of poultry, enterprise disease status and risk.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 facilities for a variety of poultry species.Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to working in a poultry work environment, including the use of fumigants. Requirements vary between jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to clean sheds
  • 1.1 Identify and follow personal hygiene and other biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on poultry farm and in sheds
  • 1.2 Confirm sheds being cleaned, scope of work and cleaning methods, and create cleaning plan
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks
  • 1.4 Select, check and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for shed cleaning
  • 1.5 Identify environmental hazards associated with cleaning of sheds, and assess and control risks according to regulatory and enterprise requirements
  • 1.6 Raise, dismantle or remove nesting systems, feeding, watering, slats, and/or other equipment in preparation for cleaning
  • 1.7 Cover or seal electrical switchboards and other equipment to prevent entry of water
  • 1.8 Apply insecticides as required
2. Clean shed and shed equipment
  • 2.1 Remove and dispose of poultry litter and/or manure
  • 2.2 Service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks if required
  • 2.3 Clean and service feeders, drinkers and other specified equipment
  • 2.4 Select, mix and prepare cleaning agents according to supplier instructions and enterprise requirements
  • 2.5 Use equipment and tools to clean specified shed surfaces
  • 2.6 Dry clean electrical equipment and other items that may be damaged by water
  • 2.7 Manage waste and run-off from cleaning activity according to regulatory and enterprise requirements
3. Sanitise, disinfect or fumigate shed
  • 3.1 Select and fit PPE required for sanitising, disinfecting or fumigation of shed
  • 3.2 Select and prepare equipment and agents required to sanitise, disinfect or fumigate shed
  • 3.3 Cover or protect electrical equipment and seal shed to minimise escape of disinfectant as required
  • 3.4 Use equipment to apply agents to disinfect shed according to regulatory and enterprise safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.5 Ventilate shed to remove unsafe remnants of disinfectant agents prior to entry of workers, re-installation of equipment and placement of poultry and/or eggs
  • 3.6 Check, install and/or adjust pest, vermin and/or predator controls as required
4. Finalise cleaning and disinfecting process
  • 4.1 Check cleaning and disinfection has been completed according to the required scope and standards
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store cleaning and disinfection equipment
  • 4.3 Store or dispose of leftover cleaning and disinfection agents, fluids, containers and waste according to regulatory and environmental requirements
  • 4.4 Complete records and report issues to management according to enterprise requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL64 AHCPLY306 Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB1 AHC30522 Certificate III in Poultry Production Qualification
AF189 AHCSS00155 Poultry Services Provider Skill Set Skill set