Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries Info

8802 Poultry Farm Labourer

The competency has been added.
M802
Field of application Poultry farm labourers are employed on farms specialized in chicken or turkey production or in consumer or hatching-egg production. They may also work on game bird farms (specialized in the production of quails, guinea fowls, partridges, pheasants, etc.).
Other job titles Poultry farm worker; poultry yard cleaner

712 - Handle food and other products 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Observance of rules with respect to hazardous materials
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of materials-handling equipment
  • Concern for the safety of people and goods
  • Careful handling of products

Tasks

  • Choose the materials-handling equipment in accordance with the form and weight of the products.
  • Check the condition of the materials-handling equipment.
  • Lift boxes, bags, materials or any other cumbersome items and place them on the equipment.
  • Move products.
  • Place the products in the designated locations.
  • Detect any problems and notify the person in charge.

830201 - Maintain the hen house 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper use of equipment
  • Order and cleanliness
  • Confident handling of fowl

Tasks

  • Sweep and clean the cages, hatcheries, brooders, etc.
  • Clean the egg rooms and grading stations.
  • Clean and dust the lighting and ventilation systems.
  • Wash the troughs.
  • Put away the rakes, shovels, cleaning products, etc.
  • Detect problems caused by the presence of harmful insects or diseases and notify the farm manager.

830202 - Maintain the equipment 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Verify that cold rooms are in working order.
  • Conduct routine inspections of disinfectant dispensers.
  • Conduct routine inspections of temperature and humidity controllers in production areas.
  • Repair screens.
  • Detect maintenance and cleaning problems and notify the farm manager.

830203 - Collect eggs 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques

Tasks

  • Pick up the eggs.
  • Grade the eggs.
  • Pack the eggs.
  • Detect any irregularities and notify the farm manager.

830204 - Participate in other related tasks Optional task or competency 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques

Tasks

  • Pick up dead birds. Optional task or competency
  • Help poultry farm workers apply disinfectants.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.