Pig and Poultry Farming Project
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Since 2019, the Agriculture and Production Horticulture Industry Reference Committee (IRC) and the Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, Conservation and Land Management IRC have been overseeing a major review of the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package through a ‘Unit Sector Approach’. The project work to date has focused on updating the sector-specific qualifications and units of competency to meet current skills requirements, especially where technologies are quickly evolving. This project continues that process with a focus on the skills for pork and poultry production. It is proposed to be followed in 2022-23 by a project focusing on livestock production.The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) approved this project, out of the 2021 Annual Update to the IRC Skills Forecast (see pages 63-68).The Agriculture and Production Horticulture IRC will oversee this project as part of their responsibility to support engagement with the industry, and to ensure the project meets industry stakeholder needs.Skills Impact will manage this project, consistent with the 2012 Standards for Training Package Development.
Download Project Proposal (see pages 63-68)
Download Project Proposal (see pages 63-68)
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Expertise in animal welfare, safety and sustainability are critical for pig and poultry farmers. Chicken meat, eggs and pork are popular products in Australia, with chicken consumption almost doubling that of beef, and pork not far behind. On average each Australian consumes, 247 eggs per year. It is important that national skills standards for pig and poultry production are kept up to date, so that the expertise for this work is captured and passed on to future learners.Industry feedback has indicated that the units of competency associated with for pig and poultry farming do not reflect current industry practices or legislation. Consultation will take place throughout this project to update the units so that they capture industry standards of animal welfare, safety and sustainability and so that they are in line with relevant legislation. Consideration will also be given to current skills needs in auditing, quality assurance, and biosecurity, which are important for traceability and animal health. Skills in animal husbandry practices, animal behaviour, handling techniques and animal nutrition requirements will also be reviewed so that they match current industry practices, technologies and tools.
Project Scope
This project entails the review of 10 pork and 11 poultry units, along with nine skill sets. Relevant qualifications will be updated to reflect the changes to the units.Timeline
August 2021 Initial scopingSeptember-January 2021 Development of draft qualifications, skill sets and unitsJanuary-February 2021 Drafts available for broad consultationMarch 2021 Validation of final draftsApril 2022 Finalisation of Training Package componentsMay 2022 Independent Quality Assurance, and Edit and Equity review of Training Package componentsAugust 2022 IRC consideration for sign-off and submission for endorsementRelevant Occupations
- Piggery attendant
- Pig Stockperson
- Poultry hand
- Poultry meat stockperson
- Poultry egg stockperson
Project Team
| William Henderson | Industry Skills Standards Specialist, Skills Impact | [email protected] |
| Andrew Horgan | Industry Engagement Manager, Skills Impact | [email protected] |
| Tom Vassallo | Industry Skill Standards Development Manager and Strategic Training Package Review Specialist | [email protected] |
Opportunities for stakeholder input
Those with experience and knowledge in pork or poultry production, who are able to describe the skills needed for this industry are invited to engage with this project.It is important that training provides a skilled and flexible workforce for the future. The units need to reflect real work experience. So, if you work in the sector, Skills Impact welcomes your input and assistance.The skills standards will be drafted in consultation with Subject Matter Experts and their networks. Opportunities to provide targeted feedback will occur when the draft skills standards are made available in September/October, and again for validation of final drafts in November. However, your feedback is welcomed at any time, and will help us in drafting the qualifications, skill set and units.Please register your interest in project updates and consultation opportunities by contacting the project manager, William Henderson [email protected]. You are also welcome to subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates about the project.Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Webinars will be held to replace the face-to-face consultation workshops Skills Impact would usually host around Australia.Stakeholder Consultation Process
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