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Certificate III in Poultry Production

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.

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Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
AHC30522
LevelAQF 3Certificate III
Units
PackageAHCAgriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in AHC30522. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Poultry Farm Technician

    Managing daily shed operations, bird health, and biosecurity protocols in commercial environments.

  • 02

    Hatchery Technician

    Overseeing the incubation process, monitoring environmental conditions, and managing chick handling.

  • 03

    Egg Grading Technician

    Operating grading equipment and ensuring quality standards for eggs destined for human consumption.

  • 04

    Senior Poultry Hand

    Coordinating production tasks and supervising poultry operations in intensive farming systems.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

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

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

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

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

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

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.