This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, store and handle fertile eggs from breeder flocks.

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 breeding facilities.

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

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