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Certificate III in Poultry Production

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AHC30522

You have significant expertise in the commercial poultry industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for your skills in poultry production and hatchery management. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.

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About This Qualification

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in a range of skilled roles in the commercial poultry industry, including poultry farm technician, poultry breeding technician, egg grading technician, poultry services provider and hatchery technician. Individuals in these roles perform poultry and/or egg production tasks under broad direction which involve discretion and judgement in handling, moving, housing, feeding and routine health care. They take responsibility for their own work, carry out assigned tasks, coordinate processes and tasks, work to schedules, operate equipment, solve problems and comply with regulatory requirements. Work environments may include farms and breeding facilities, hatchery facilities and egg grading floors, for a variety of poultry species. The qualification requires specialisation in one or more of the following: Poultry Farm TechnicianPoultry Breeding TechnicianEgg Grading TechnicianPoultry Services ProviderHatchery Technician. Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to the keeping of and working with poultry, including the handling of fertilised eggs. Food safety regulations and codes also apply to poultry products that are sold for human consumption. Requirements vary between jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

AHC30522

Training Package

AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate III

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
Poultry Farm TechnicianManaging daily shed operations, bird health, and biosecurity protocols in commercial environments.
Hatchery TechnicianOverseeing the incubation process, monitoring environmental conditions, and managing chick handling.
Egg Grading TechnicianOperating grading equipment and ensuring quality standards for eggs destined for human consumption.
Senior Poultry HandCoordinating production tasks and supervising poultry operations in intensive farming systems.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • Detailed resume or CV outlining your poultry industry experience
  • Current position descriptions showing technical responsibilities
  • Performance appraisals or letters of reference from farm managers
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Production Operations

  • Shed setup and placement logs for new poultry batches
  • Feeding and nutrition schedules for intensive production
  • Records of monitoring livestock growing environments
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Biosecurity & Welfare

  • Biosecurity audit reports and compliance monitoring records
  • Animal welfare checklists and health observation logs
  • Euthanasia and post-mortem examination records if applicable
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Hatchery & Grading

  • Incubation and hatchery environmental monitoring data
  • Egg grading and packing floor quality control logs
  • Breeder flock egg collection and storage records
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Safety & Compliance

  • WHS risk assessments and site-specific safety inductions
  • Chemical application and storage logs for pest control
  • Biosecurity and hygiene training certificates

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who can deliver this specific qualification. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we can begin guiding candidates through the RPL process for this poultry production certificate.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering ensures you receive priority notification once the qualification is active. It also allows us to begin an informal review of your experience early, ensuring you are well-positioned for the formal evidence-gathering stage.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is nationally recognised and meets the same Australian Qualifications Framework standards, as it is based on the same competency requirements.
Can I specialise in a specific area like hatchery or egg grading?
The Certificate III in Poultry Production allows for several technical specialisations. During the evidence process, we will work with you to identify which stream—such as Poultry Farm Technician, Hatchery Technician, or Egg Grading Technician—best aligns with your actual work history.
How does my experience with biosecurity count toward this qualification?
Biosecurity is a core component of this qualification. Your daily practices in maintaining quarantine standards, monitoring shed hygiene, and following biosecurity protocols serve as primary evidence of your competency in these critical units.

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