List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for brooding | 1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken from work program and management 1.2 Follow biosecurity procedures 1.3 Hold discussions with other workers who may be affected by the brooding operations to ensure smooth operation of enterprise production processes 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment |
2. Place hatchlings | 2.1 Check shed and equipment has been set up correctly for placement of chickens and for brooding 2.2 Start heaters prior to chick placement to ensure brooding section is at required temperature for chick placement 2.3 Check feed, water and shed conditions are adequate 2.4 Check shed and litter are at required temperatures 2.5 Carry chick containers safely and gently remove chickens from boxes and place on litter, paper or matting 2.6 Check chick behaviour regularly after placement 2.7 Follow enterprise animal welfare policies |
3. Carry out brooding operations | 3.1 Observe chick behaviour regularly 3.2 Check temperature regularly and adjust according to chicks requirements 3.3 Pick up dead birds and dispose of carcases 3.4 Identify and remove sick, injured or unthrifty birds 3.5 Remove paper or matting at appropriate time 3.6 Extend brooding area as young birds grow 3.7 Check equipment, shed climate, litter condition and ventilation regularly, and adjust as necessary 3.8 Clean drinkers and equipment regularly 3.9 Remove wet litter and replace where appropriate 3.10 Adjust lighting program as chickens grow 3.11 Carry out black-out training where required 3.12 Monitor beak tipping at appropriate times 3.13 Monitor body weight regularly 3.14 Monitor feed and water intake |
4. Complete cleaning, maintenance and administration activities | 4.1 Dispose of waste in line with enterprise environmental policies 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, machinery and equipment appropriately 4.3 Clean and maintain work areas 4.4 Complete records promptly and accurately and report to management |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
check and confirm that shed or section is ready for brooding
place hatchlings
carry out brooding operations
monitor chick behaviour and sensors and adjust temperature and ventilation appropriately
monitor body weight and beak tipping where applied regularly
complete cleaning, maintenance and administration activities
implement work health and safety policies
follow biosecurity procedures
follow enterprise animal welfare policies
apply enterprise environmental policies
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the effects and impacts of brooding operations on enterprise production processes
the types, uses, maintenance and storage of relevant tools, machinery and equipment
relevant work health and safety requirements
the requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and procedures for welfare and health of poultry during brooding
the effects and impacts of temperature and shed climate on chick behaviour and how temperature and shed conditions are checked
the range, effects and impacts of stocking density and overcrowding on poultry behaviour, health and welfare
the relevant lighting and lighting programs for chickens and pullets and effects on welfare and performance
relevant environmental and sustainability requirements, and procedures for disposal and management of wastes
the requirements and procedures for cleaning and maintaining work areas
relevant records and reports that are required
describe relevant animal welfare and biosecurity requirements