Unit of competency Outline

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Identify and sex poultry

Identify and sex poultry

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY207
State Code
BAP20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and sex poultry by feather or plumage colour.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 broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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 sex birds
  • 1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken from work program and management
  • 1.2 Follow biosecurity procedures
  • 1.3 Follow animal welfare requirements
  • 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Identify and sex birds
  • 2.1 Confirm and identify hatchlings to be sexed
  • 2.2 Handle and sort chickens with care
  • 2.3 Sex birds according to method
  • 2.4 Place sexed chicks into trays marked accordingly
3. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 3.1 Dispose of all debris and waste in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, machinery and equipment appropriately
  • 3.3 Clean and maintain work areas
  • 3.4 Complete documentation, records and reports promptly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7170 AHCPLY303A Identify and sex birds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE8 AHC30516 Certificate III in Poultry Production Qualification