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Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens

Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY203
State Code
BAP27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up shed for placement of day-old chickens.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work in poultry shed
  • 1.1 Follow biosecurity procedures
  • 1.2 Confirm work to be undertaken from work program and management
  • 1.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment
2. Check and maintain shed and equipment
  • 2.1 Check biosecurity procedures are in place to prevent entry of pathogens on personnel and equipment
  • 2.2 Check shed and all equipment are clean, sanitised to required standards and maintained in working condition
  • 2.3 Check that pest and vermin controls are in place, and maintain if required
  • 2.4 Ensure that rodent barriers are in place and working
  • 2.5 Operate and check lights, time switches and shed equipment
3. Prepare shed
  • 3.1 Spread or place litter/paper as per enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Ensure litter/paper is clean & dry
  • 3.3 Setup feeders, drinkers, heaters and other equipment in shed
  • 3.4 Ensure that bird wires are in place and working
  • 3.5 Install brooder curtains if required
  • 3.6 Test watering, feeding, ventilation and cooling systems
  • 3.7 Check and adjust lighting levels for day old chicks
  • 3.8 Reset or adjust shed climate management system if required
  • 3.9 Test alarm systems and time switches
  • 3.10 Test brooders for proper operation and temperature control
  • 3.11 Adjust time clocks
  • 3.12 Install additional drinkers if required
  • 3.13 Install additional feeders or lay paper & spread feed on it as required
  • 3.14 Start heaters prior to chick placement to ensure brooding section is at required temperature for chick placement
4. Place chicks
  • 4.1 Check that feed, water and shed conditions are adequate
  • 4.2 Check shed and litter are at required temperatures
  • 4.3 Carry chick containers safely and gently remove chickens from boxes and place on litter or paper
  • 4.4 Check chick behaviour and health regularly after placement in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
5. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 5.1 Clean and sanitise containers and equipment as required
  • 5.2 Dispose of waste in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 5.3 Complete required records and documentation promptly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7166 AHCPLY203A Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB00 AHCPLY308 Set up sheds for placement of poultry Unit of competency