Clean and fumigate intensive production sheds

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:50 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCPLY306A

State Code
D7173

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
10/06/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

05/12/2011

Field of Education

050105 - Animal Husbandry

Original Release Date

05/12/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the process of cleaning and fumigating sheds used for the intensive production of livestock and defines the standard required to: implement biosecurity procedures; operate high pressure washing equipment; treat all surfaces inside and outside the shed so that they are visually clean; apply sanitisers to cleaned surfaces; ensure minimum risk of contamination from previous flock/herd.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean shed

1.1. Requirements for the work to be undertaken are interpreted and confirmed with supervisor.
1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
1.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
1.4. The environmental implications of cleaning the shed are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action is taken.
1.5. Equipment is raised, dismantled or removed from the shed without damage for cleaning.
1.6. Feed and watering equipment is raised or removed from shed, cleaned and sanitised to remove contamination.
1.7. Electrical switchboards and other equipment are covered or sealed to prevent entry of water.
1.8. Biosecurity protocols and procedures are complied with in cleaning and fumigation.

2. Clean shed and surrounds

2.1. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
2.2. Machinery is available, serviced and prepared for operation according to established operating practice, and operated inside and outside the shed.
2.3. Litter is removed and disposed of according to establishment hygiene practice and using the available on-farm resources, and the floors are thoroughly swept.
2.4. Filters are serviced and drinker lines and tanks are flushed.
2.5. Silos are emptied and cleaned, as required by hygiene and production programs.
2.6. Chemicals, detergents and disinfectants are mixed according to instructions.
2.7. Chemical agents are safely handled and applied in compliance with OHS standards and in line with property quality assurance program.
2.8. Electrical equipment is dry-cleaned.
2.9. Run-off from cleaning activity is managed according to the organisations effluent and waste management procedures.
2.10. Checks are made to ensure that all cleaning and hygiene processes are completed to standard.

3. Fumigate shed

3.1. Need for fumigation is determined from supervisors instructions, production/hygiene management plan, or management practice.
3.2. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
3.3. Fumigant and apparatus are prepared according to manufacturer's instructions and in line with established safe working procedures.
3.4. Shed is sealed and fumigated to ensure maximum exposure of the fumigant to disease-causing organisms.
3.5. Shed is aired to ensure evacuation of toxicants prior to re-entry of staff and re-installation of equipment.

4. Complete hygiene and administration tasks

4.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
4.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored to minimise damage and to maximise hygiene according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
4.3. Insecticides are applied, as required by the organisation and the harvest strategy.
4.4. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Cleaning and fumigation may include:
the cleaning and fumigation of sheds for pork and poultry production.

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:
Implement biosecurity procedures
operate high pressure washing equipment
treat all surfaces inside and outside the shed are so that they are visually clean
apply sanitisers to cleaned surfaces
ensure minimum risk of contamination from previous flock/herd.
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
S3437	RTE3708A	Clean and fumigate intensive production sheds	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAL64	AHCPLY306	Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D471	AHC30510	Certificate III in Poultry Production	Qualification