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Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds

Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY306
State Code
BAL64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to wet or dry clean and disinfect (sanitise, disinfect or fumigate) sheds used for poultry production. The standard of cleaning and disinfection applied depends in the type of stock, enterprise disease status and disease risk.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety 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.Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements in regard to the use of fumigants that apply in their relevant State or Territory before undertaking this unit.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 clean sheds
  • 1.1 Confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm standard of cleaning (wet or dry), sanitation, disinfection or fumigation required
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, and assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify environmental impacts of cleaning the shed, assess likely outcomes and take responsive action
  • 1.6 Raise, dismantle or remove equipment for cleaning
  • 1.7 Raise or remove feed and watering equipment, and clean to industry standards
  • 1.8 Cover or seal electrical switchboards and other equipment to prevent entry of water
2. Clean sheds and surrounds
  • 2.1 Apply insecticides for initial knock down if required
  • 2.2 Remove and dispose of litter or manure and sweep floors
  • 2.3 Service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks
  • 2.4 Clean shed, feeders, drinkers and equipment
  • 2.5 Empty and clean silos
  • 2.6 Mix chemicals, detergents and disinfectants appropriately
  • 2.7 Dry clean electrical equipment
  • 2.8 Manage waste, effluent and run-offs from cleaning activity appropriately
  • 2.9 Maintain all shedding, equipment and machinery
3. Sanitise, disinfect or fumigate sheds
  • 3.1 Prepare equipment (including safety equipment) and chemicals for application of sanitiser, disinfectant or fumigant
  • 3.2 Prepare shed for sanitisation, disinfection or fumigation by sealing sensitive and or electrical equipment
  • 3.3 Seal shed to minimise escape of disinfectant to the outside
  • 3.4 Carry out disinfection of shed according to legislative, enterprise and manufacturers requirements
  • 3.5 Air shed to completely remove traces or vapours of the disinfectant prior to re-entry of staff, re-installation of equipment and placement of eggs
  • 3.6 Apply insecticides if required
4. Complete hygiene and administration tasks
  • 4.1 Check cleaning and disinfection is done correctly
  • 4.2 Apply biosecurity requirements
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain cleaning and disinfection equipment, disinfect and store
  • 4.4 Dispose of leftover fluids, containers and waste in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 4.5 Complete records and documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7173 AHCPLY306A Clean and fumigate intensive production sheds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA97 AHCPLY311 Clean and disinfect poultry production sheds Unit of competency