Skill set Outline
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Poultry Breeding Technician Skill Set
Poultry Breeding Technician Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00196
AHCSS00196
State Code
AF304
AF304
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
11/02/2025
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
345
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of skilled tasks as a breeding technician on a commercial poultry production site or a poultry breeding facility.
Pathway Information
These units of competency 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 seeking to develop a range of poultry breeding and husbandry skills that are required in commercial poultry production sites or poultry breeding facilities.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the poultry production industry requirements to perform a range of skilled tasks as a poultry breeding technician on commercial poultry production sites or poultry breeding facilities.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF87 | AHCLSK346 | Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC76 | AHCPLY210 | Catch and load poultry | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFB36 | AHCPLY211 | Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFF32 | AHCLSK368 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | 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 |
| OFB03 | AHCPLY303 | Maintain health and welfare of poultry | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFF22 | AHCLSK354 | Monitor livestock production growing environments | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF190 | AHCSS00153 | Poultry Breeding Technician Skill Set | Skill set |