Skill set Outline
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Poultry Hatchery Technician Skill Set
Poultry Hatchery Technician Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00156
AHCSS00156
State Code
AF188
AF188
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge to operate a poultry hatchery in commercial poultry production or other poultry breeding facility.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards AHC30522 Certificate III in Poultry Production.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who are seeking to work as poultry hatchery technicians in a commercial poultry hatchery or in poultry breeding.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the poultry production industry requirements to work as a Hatchery Technician in a commercial poultry hatchery or other poultry breeding facility.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF32 | AHCLSK368 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFF23 | AHCLSK349 | Euthanase livestock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OFA98 | AHCPLY312 | Implement and monitor biosecurity measures in poultry production | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OFB01 | AHCPLY310 | Incubate eggs | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFB03 | AHCPLY303 | Maintain health and welfare of poultry | 45 | Unit of competency |
