Unit of competency Outline

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Incubate eggs

Incubate eggs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY304
State Code
BAS32
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to incubate eggs.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, 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. Receive and store eggs
  • 1.1 Implement enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.2 Implement enterprise biosecurity procedures
  • 1.3 Unload eggs and record required information
  • 1.4 Transfer eggs from delivery dollies/trolleys to setter dollies/trolleys
  • 1.5 Store eggs with regard to position, temperature, humidity and period of storage
  • 1.6 Attach eggs to turning machine to ensure maximum viability is maintained
  • 1.7 Manage egg stock to minimise egg age on setting
  • 1.8 Monitor temperature, humidity and airflow to maintain required settings
2. Monitor and operate setter
  • 2.1 Take and record setter readings
  • 2.2 Recognise alarms and carry out specified sequence of operations during a breakdown
  • 2.3 Operate, repair and maintain setter
  • 2.4 Calibrate temperature probes with known standards
3. Transfer eggs to hatcher
  • 3.1 Move dollies to the egg handling and transfer area in the sequence required by the organisation
  • 3.2 Check temperature, humidity and airflow
  • 3.3 Transfer eggs to hatching trays in sequence
4. Fumigate setter or hatcher
  • 4.1 Determine need for fumigation from supervisor’s instructions
  • 4.2 Prepare fumigant and apparatus
  • 4.3 Seal and fumigate setter or hatcher
  • 4.4 Air room or chamber to completely remove traces or vapours of the fumigant prior to re-entry of staff, re-installation of equipment and placement of eggs
5. Monitor and operate hatcher
  • 5.1 Take and record readings
  • 5.2 Carry out adjustments to temperature, humidity and airflow when instructed
  • 5.3 Recognise alarms and carry out correct sequence of operations during a breakdown as set out by employer
6. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 6.1 Dispose of waste and debris from the work areas in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 6.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • 6.3 Clean and maintain safe work areas
  • 6.4 Complete documentation, records and reports promptly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7171 AHCPLY304A Incubate eggs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB01 AHCPLY310 Incubate eggs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE8 AHC30516 Certificate III in Poultry Production Qualification