Incubate eggs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCPLY304A, 'Incubate eggs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Incubate eggs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Receive eggs into hatchery

1.1. Occupational health&safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.

1.2. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.

1.3. Delivery vehicle is monitored to ensure door remains sealed.

1.4. Eggs are unloaded at hatchery and quality monitored.

1.5. All required information recorded accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.

2. Store eggs

2.1. Eggs are stored as instructed with regard to position, temperature, humidity and period of storage according to industry standards.

2.2. Eggs are transferred from delivery dollies/trolleys to setter dollies/trolleys.

2.3. Eggs are attached to the turning machine to ensure maximum viability is maintained.

2.4. All lifting and bending is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety and lifting equipment.

2.5. Egg stock is managed to minimise egg age on setting.

2.6. Temperature, humidity and airflow are monitored to maintain required settings.

3. Prepare to incubate eggs

3.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.

3.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process.

3.3. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary.

4. Monitor and operate setter

4.1. Setter readings are accurately taken and recorded.

4.2. Alarms are recognised and specified sequence of operations carried out during a breakdown as set out by the employer.

4.3. Setter is operated, repaired and maintained according to establishment practice.

4.4. Temperature probes are calibrated with known standards.

5. Transfer eggs to hatcher

5.1. Dollies moved to the egg handling/transfer area safely and in the sequence required by the organisation.

5.2. Temperature, humidity and airflow are checked to ensure specified equipment operation and adjustment.

5.3. Where required by the organisation, fumigant is measured and placed according to label instructions and safe work practices.

5.4. Hatcher is fumigated and gases exhausted according to manufacturers instructions.

5.5. Eggs are transferred to hatching trays in sequence according to organisation procedures.

6. Fumigate setter or hatcher

6.1. Need for fumigation is determined from supervisors instructions, production/hygiene management plan, or management practice.

6.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.

6.3. Fumigant and apparatus are prepared according to manufacturer's instructions and in line with established safe working procedures.

6.4. Setter or hatcher is sealed and fumigated to ensure maximum exposure of the fumigant to disease-causing organisms.

6.5. Shed is aired to ensure evacuation of toxicants prior to re-entry of staff, re-installation of equipment, and placement of eggs.

7. Monitor and operate hatcher

7.1. Manual readings are accurately taken and recorded.

7.2. Adjustments to temperature, humidity and airflow are carried out when instructed according to establishment standards.

7.3. Alarms are recognised and a correct sequence of operations carried out during a breakdown as set out by employer.

8. Complete hygiene and administration activities

8.1. Waste material is removed from the incubation area and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to organisational work procedures.

8.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to organisational work procedures.

8.3. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and upon completion of work according to organisational work procedures.

8.4. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to organisational work procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPLY304A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20210 - Certificate II in Poultry Production Operations
  • AHC30510 - Certificate III in Poultry Production