This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to wet or dry clean and disinfect sheds used for poultry production. The standard of cleaning and disinfection applied may vary depending on the species, breed and life stage of poultry, enterprise disease status and risk.

This unit applies to workers who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for poultry in commercial production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to poultry husbandry. Work environments may include poultry farms and breeding facilities for a variety of poultry species.

Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to working in a poultry work environment, including the use of fumigants. Requirements vary between jurisdictions.

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