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Poultry Farm Worker

A Poultry Farm Worker assists with the daily tasks required to run a poultry farm. You might have to feed and water poultry and make sure the chickens are in good health. Poultry Farm Workers may have to collect eggs or monitor eggs while they are in an incubator. You’ll ensure cages and hatcheries are clean and you might be tasked with getting poultry or eggs ready for transport.

A Poultry Farm Worker has to perform various physical tasks so it’s important you are up to the demands of the job. You’ll need to be comfortable working with animals and you may also have to operate a range of farm machinery. Your job may involve long hours and you might be required to work outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $60,424
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a poultry farm worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture

Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC30122

Certificate III in Agriculture

Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $12,883
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC10222

Certificate I in Agriculture

Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Poultry Farm Worker
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