This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and pack eggs from a variety of poultry species intended for human consumption in readiness for transfer to a grading and packing floor.

This unit applies to workers in commercial poultry production who undertake routine tasks under supervision. They perform defined activities according to enterprise procedures. Work environments may include poultry farms and packing sheds.

Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with poultry. Food safety regulations and codes also apply to eggs that are produced and sold for human consumption. Requirements vary between jurisdictions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.