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Certificate III · national qualification
Certificate III in Poultry Production
This qualification prepares you for the skilled end of a commercial poultry operation, whether that is a farm, a breeding facility, a hatchery or an egg grading floor.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate III in Poultry Production asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in working with poultry and their welfare
- a willingness to follow biosecurity and safety rules
- good practical skills for handling birds and equipment
- an ability to solve problems and coordinate tasks
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Poultry Farmer
Poultry farmers raise chickens, turkeys and ducks for meat and eggs, running the sheds, feed and biosecurity that keep a flock healthy and production on schedule.
Median pay$78,000 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for 4 Up Skilling Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
4 Up Skilling Pty Ltd
4 Up Skilling Pty Ltd, VIC
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What you’ll learn
16 units: 4 that everyone takes and 12 you choose.
- Animal welfare requirements
- Shed setup for placement
- Biosecurity measures
- Poultry handling and care
- Workplace health and safety
See all 4 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares you for skilled work in a commercial poultry operation, such as a farm, breeding facility, hatchery or egg grading floor. You learn to set up sheds, handle birds, carry out routine health care and follow animal welfare and biosecurity rules. You take responsibility for your own tasks and coordinate processes under broad direction.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification. However, Commonwealth and/or state or territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with poultry.