This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor biosecurity measures in commercial poultry enterprises and facilities.

This unit applies to workers who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to interpret codes of practice, and enterprise procedures to maintain biosecurity in commercial poultry production. They work under broad direction, and coordinate activities and solve problems to implement biosecurity requirements. 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 keeping and working with poultry, including the use of fumigants. Requirements vary between jurisdictions.

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