Poultry Production Type : National Certificate • NQF : 1 • Credits : 134
The qualification provides learners with the opportunity to gain competence in poultry production and will facilitate their securing employment in the industry. For those who are already employed in a poultry production farm, the multi-skilling that the qualification offers will expand their horizons and allow them to follow career paths in other sectors of the industry.
A learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively on a poultry production facility. The qualification will allow the learners to:
- Care for the poultry environment.
- Feed, rear and care for poultry.
- Apply bio-security principles on a poultry farm.
- Perform basic poultry health care tasks.
- Operate poultry drinkers and drinking systems.
- Operate poultry feeders and feeding systems.
The upskilling of the learners at this level will have a positive impact on the efficiency and profitability of a production unit.
The qualification addresses the urgent need for adopting nationally accepted standards for the industry, especially within the SMME sector. This will allow them to operate on a more professional basis. The observance of strict health, hygiene and bio-security principles will minimize the risks that these role players currently face.
This qualification and the resultant skills that are learnt will make a positive contribution to the establishment or improvement of poultry farms in the rural areas that can serve their communities and distant markets.
The qualification embodies the international requirements for poultry handling and care that will ensure the production of high quality poultry.
Learners who would like to access this qualification should have demonstrated competency in Communication and Numeracy at ABET Level 3.
Recognition of prior learning:
The qualification may be achieved in part or as a whole through the Recognition of Prior Learning.
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