QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY What are Occupational Standards(OS)? Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts..P1 2. Qualifications Pack....P2 3. OS Units......P3 4. Glossary of Key Terms. P31 OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Cont act Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India, K 59, South City I, Gurgaon , Haryana E mail: ceo@asci-india.com Qualifications Pack- Broiler Farm Worker SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: AGRICULTURE ALLIED ACTIVITY OCCUPATION: POULTRY FARMING REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q4302 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/ Introduction Broiler Farm Worker: Broiler Farm Worker, also known as Poultry Farm Assistant is responsible for handling various activities involved in broiler chicken rearing at poultry farm Brief Job Description: The individual at work prepares the poultry farm for placement of chicks, carry out their feed; water; litter; brooding and health management to raise broiler chicks according to market s standards Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: good eyesight and observation ability, attention to details, ability to work in a team, goal orientation, health safety and hazards orientation, willingness to wear protective gears and the stamina for long hours of work. 1

2 Job Details Qualifications Pack For Broiler Poultry Farm Worker Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q4302 Job Role Broiler Farm Worker Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Occupation Poultry Farming Next review date 24/06/15 Job Role Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications* Maximum Educational Qualifications* Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Broiler Farm Worker / Poultry Farm Assistant The individual prepares the poultry farm for placement of chicks, carry out their feed; water; litter; brooding and health management to raise broiler chicks according to market s standards 3 No entry level barrier Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Compulsory: 1. AGR/ N4306 Understand work requirements 2. AGR/ N4307 Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks 3. AGR/ N4308 Carry out brooding management 4. AGR/ N4309 Health management of chicks 5. AGR/ N4310 Maintain farm equipments, building and environment 6. AGR/ N4311 Maintain personal health and safety Optional: Not applicable Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units 2

3 AGR/N4306 Understand work requirements Overview This unit is about understanding various activities required for raising broiler chicks from the poultry farm supervisor. 3

4 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4306 Understand work requirements Unit Code AGR /N4306 Unit Title Understand work requirements (Task) Description This OS unit is about understanding various activities required for raising broiler chicks from the poultry farm supervisor Scope This unit/task covers the following: Understand about site selection Understand about resource requirements Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Understand about site selection Understand resource requirements Achieve productivity and quality standards Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. understand the site selection criterion for poultry shed and its design specifications from the poultry farm supervisor PC2. understand poultry farm location with respect to road, residence, nearby poultry / animal / bird farm, market and available veterinary services of the area PC3. understand the orientation of the poultry farm with respect to sunlight, its water requirements, height of roof, roofing material required for insulation in different seasons PC4. understand about type of vegetation required in the poultry farm and at what distance To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC5. understand the requirements of different resources like broiler chicks, feed, equipments, man power, water, litter material etc PC6. understand the requirements of equipments for broiler farming like brooders, chick guards, various kinds of feeder & drinker, hover for providing required temperature etc. PC7. estimate the quantity requirement of each resource to raise set number of broilers PC8. prepare the final list of resources required along with their quantity in consultation with poultry farm supervisor PC9. understand all the requirements for setting up a poultry farm as per standards PC10. estimate all the required resources correctly for raising broiler chicks PC11. ensure availability of quantity of material with the help of poultry farm supervisor for achieving target of broiler production The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on inventory management KA2. company s reporting structure KA3. importance of the individual s role in the workflow 4

5 AGR/N4306 its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Understand work requirements The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. different environmental, feed, water, light requirements to produce different quality of broilers KB2. type of site required for poultry shed construction KB3. kind of material required for shed construction KB4. type of equipments required for poultry production KB5. environmentally sound methods for raising broiler chicks KB6. broilers' welfare requirements and how to promote their health and well-being KB7. any legislation; codes or guidelines of best practice in broilers welfare and accommodation Reading and writing skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to read guidelines for setting up poultry farm SA2. to read company s work instructions SA3. to write material requirements list for getting materials from supervisor SA4. to document materials received information as per company s policy Communication skills SA5. listen to supervisor to capture information on quantity and variety of materials required SA6. communicate with co-workers about specifications of site and resources required for setting up poultry farm B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to select good work practices and appropriate equipments for poultry farm Plan and Organize The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. schedule task and activities for shed construction, drawing up priorities; allocate start time and estimation of completion time SB3. organize materials, equipment and assistance required for setting up poultry farm Analytical Thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. analyze the requirements of setting up poultry farm 5

6 AGR/N4306 Understand work requirements NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4306 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 6

7 AGR/N4307 Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks Overview This unit is about preparing the poultry farm for placement of chicks 7

8 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4307 Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks Unit Code AGR /N4307 Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Prepare farm for placement of chicks This OS is about preparing the broiler shed for placement of chicks This unit/task covers the following: Clean and disinfect the area Create chick comfort environment Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Clean and disinfect the area Create chick comfort environment Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. clean empty rooms, sheds and its surrounding area thoroughly between flocks after removing any visible manure and dirt PC2. clean all chick guards, feeding and watering equipment PC3. clean all the ventilation openings and ensure they are unobstructed PC4. clear moisture, dust and ammonia levels by using fans PC5. disinfect empty rooms thoroughly by fumigation / spray as per supervisor s instruction PC6. disinfect all the equipments thoroughly PC7. clean and disinfect water tanks and equipment PC8. clean and sanitize the incoming water through chlorination and filtration before being distributed to different working areas PC9. ensure sanitary dry out procedure as directed by the supervisor prior to chick placement To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC10. arrange chick guard in a circular manner and fill with litter material for day old chicks (DOC) PC11. ensure adequate light and heat in the area to make the place warm appropriately PC12. ensure that chicks are protected physically from predators PC13. ensure that chicks don t have access to poisons like pesticides or unused medications located in the poultry farm PC14. ensure that adequate clean water at room temperature is available for the chicks PC15. provide fresh, dust free feed in flat pans, trays or paper sheeting in the brooder area to ensure chicks easy access to it PC16. ensure seasonal management of the internal environment of the poultry farm by using proper insulation / opening the sides of the farm PC17. report problems related to creation of chick comfort environment to farm supervisor in a timely manner Achieve productivity and quality standards PC18. ensure correct exposure to target areas to fumigation PC19. use correct dosages of fumigants to disinfect the area 8

9 AGR/N4307 Knowledge and Understanding (K) B. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks PC20. dispose of unused fumigation chemicals and plastic sheets in environmental friendly way PC21. use chemicals for disinfection without getting the ill effects of exposure PC22. store fumigants and pesticides at one place away from the brooding area PC23. ensure harmless, soft, fibrous, moisture absorbing suitable litter material PC24. create good comfortable environment for incoming one day old chicks The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on poultry farm management KA2. company s HR policies and incentives KA3. company s reporting structure KA4. importance of the individual s role in the workflow B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to use chemicals for disinfection of the area KB2. how to use personal protective equipments for spraying the chemicals KB3. how to store chemicals safely in the poultry farm KB4. the correct dosages of chemicals used for disinfection KB5. the correct procedure of chemical usages KB6. the correct way of disposal of chemical bottles and unused liquid in an environmentally friendly way KB7. what are the crucial areas for doing effective sanitation KB8. the kind of preparedness required for DOC placement KB9. specific environment and conditions for DOC KB10. quality of chicks to be placed KB11. infrastructure requirements for protection of chicks from predators KB12. specific poultry production systems, such as layers, broilers and breeders KB13. early chick management, grower management and grown up bird management KB14. seasonal and day-night management practices of raising broiler chicks during the brooding stage KB15. maintaining proper ventilation, light, water and feed requirements for raising broiler chicks KB16. age wise feeding programmes, correct nutritional diet and water requirements for broiler chicks KB17. proper handling of broiler chicks at different stages of growth KB18. best practices of poultry farm management KB19. use of personal protective equipments KB20. poultry farm s waste disposal methods KB21. broilers' welfare requirements and how to promote their health and well-being KB22. any legislation; codes or guidelines of best practice in broilers welfare and accommodation 9

10 AGR/N4307 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Listening Skills Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to listen carefully to the instructions given by the supervisor about the frequency and dosage of fumigant to be applied SA2. to listen to co-workers if any assistance is required in their work Oral Communication SA3. communicate clearly and effectively to co-workers and supervisor about requirements of preparing the farm for new chicks A. Professional Skills Chemical handling The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how chemicals should be sprayed SB2. how personal protection needs to be done while handling hazardous chemicals Usages of tools / equipments The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. how to use sprayer SB4. how to use personal protective equipments 10

11 AGR/N4307 Prepare broiler shed for placement of chicks NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4307 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 11

12 AGR/N4308 Carry out brooding management Overview This unit is about carrying out brooding management for chicks. 12

13 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4308 Carry out brooding management Unit Code AGR /N4308 Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Carry out brooding management Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Induct chicks Perform Debeaking Achieve productivity and quality standards Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) This OS is about carrying out brooding management for chicks. This unit/task covers the following: Induct chicks Perform Debeaking Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria PC1. ensure room and shed is adequately warmed PC2. counting and sorting the quality DOC and releasing in brooder PC3. provide water and feed periodically as per supervisor s instruction PC4. ensure adequate care and monitoring at frequent interval PC5. remove littered news paper and alert chicks periodically PC6. ensure that blade to be used for debeaking is clean, sterilized and adequately hot PC7. cut the upper beak to the necessary extent as directed by supervisor PC8. ensure that no damage is caused to nostrils and other organs during this process PC9. observe the debeaked chicks for behavioural abnormalities PC10. ensure uniform temperature and humidity throughout the brooding area PC11. ensure clean and disinfected atmosphere in the brooding area PC12. ensure harmless, soft, fibrous, moisture absorbing suitable litter material PC13. ensure hygiene and quantity of litter material along with stirring/raking processes The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on: materials purchase and quality management KA2. company s reporting structure KA3. company s product portfolio related to broilers KA4. importance of the individual s role in the workflow B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. depth of trimming which needs to be done. (Trimming has to be done in a way not to affect lower beak and nostrils) KB2. thumb rules to monitor temperature, humidity and DOC comfort KB3. the technique to manage brooding KB4. specific environment and conditions for DOC KB5. quantity of equipments required KB6. stocking density for broiler chickens 13

14 AGR/N4308 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Carry out brooding management KB7. requirement of farm s environment control in different climatic conditions of the locality KB8. seasonal and day-night management practices of raising broiler chicks during the brooding stage KB9. the kind of preparedness required for DOC placement KB10. quality of chicks to be placed KB11. the kind of material required for brooding KB12. the use and handling of litter KB13. the benefits of using litter material in poultry production KB14. maintaining proper ventilation, light, water for raising broiler chicks KB15. effect of temperature and humidity on growth rate and ammonia production KB16. good brooding and litter management practices KB17. age wise feeding programs, correct nutritional diet and water requirements for broiler chicks KB18. proper handling of broiler chicks at different stages of growth KB19. best practices of poultry farm management KB20. use of personal protective equipments KB21. poultry farm s waste disposal practices KB22. environmentally sound methods for raising broiler chicks KB23. broilers' welfare requirements and how to promote their health and well-being KB24. any legislation; codes or guidelines of best practice in broilers welfare and accommodation Reading and writing skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to read about brooding management SA2. to document necessary parameters of brooding management as per company s policy Communication skills SA3. communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and supervisor on brooding management B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. select the brooding material and quality DOC SB2. select appropriate drinking and feeding equipments for DOC SB3. select the quantity of equipments SB4. select appropriate heating and lighting source Plan and Organize The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. schedule task and activities for placement of chicks and drawing up priorities; SB6. allocate start time, estimation of completion time and materials, equipment and 14

15 AGR/N4308 Carry out brooding management assistance required for completion Precision handling skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. carefully handle the chick while debeaking SB8. cut the beak to the essential extent Blade cutting skills SB9. handle hot blades 15

16 AGR/N4308 Carry out brooding management NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4308 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 16

17 AGR/N4309 Health management of chicks Overview This unit is about maintaining the health of broiler chick to get the quality chickens as per market standards 17

18 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4309 Health management of chicks Unit Code AGR /N4309 Unit Title (Task) Description Health management of chicks This OS is about maintaining the health of broiler chick and workers to get the quality chickens as per market s standards Scope This unit/task covers the following: Provide balanced feed Provide preventive medical care Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Provide balanced feed Provide preventive medical care Achieve productivity and quality standards Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. provide correct type of balanced feed to broiler chicks as per the market s standards PC2. follow the scientific feeding program as per the growth stages of chicks PC3. ensure that feeder and waterer are placed at a level accessible to chicks PC4. document the feed record as per company s policy To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC5. ensure that litter used in the farm house is dry to prevent disease spread PC6. ensure that any dead chick is removed and disposed off promptly according to regional regulations and company s SOP PC7. vaccinate chicks as per the vaccination schedule PC8. provide special vaccination for disease prevalent in the area after consultation with farm supervisor PC9. assess the medical requirements of chicks from their day-to-day activity and behaviour PC10. document the preventive medication record as per company s policy PC11. ensure minimum mortality rate of broiler chicks PC12. ensure final weight, abdominal and carcass fat level and breast yield of farm s broiler chickens as per market s standards The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on: variety and type of feed and overall feed management KA2. company s reporting structure KA3. importance of the individual s role in the workflow B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. different types of feeds for chicks at different stages KB2. different environmental, feed, water, light requirements to produce quality 18

19 AGR/N4309 Health management of chicks broilers KB3. how to assess the feed requirements of broiler chicks from their weight, feed efficiency KB4. stocking density for broiler chickens KB5. vaccination schedule and their doses for broiler chicks KB6. medication processes and care to be taken during vaccination / or any other medication KB7. handling of vaccines / medicines properly KB8. knowledge about disease transmission from bird to bird, human to bird and vice versa KB9. knowledge about good brooding management KB10. knowledge about reportable diseases KB11. knowledge about debeaking procedure KB12. diseases prevalent at different growth stages of broiler chicks KB13. infrastructure requirements for protection of chicks from predators KB14. maintaining proper ventilation, light, water, moisture for raising broiler chicks KB15. effect of heat and moisture on growth rate and ammonia production KB16. age wise feeding programs, types of feed and water requirements for broiler chicks KB17. common diseases of broiler chicks, their causative organisms, symptoms, vaccination schedule, day-to-day management of common diseases KB18. proper handling of broiler chicks at different stages of growth KB19. best practices of poultry farm management KB20. the indicators of broiler s health and development and signs of ill health KB21. storage of feed, water and maintaining their quality KB22. use of personal protective equipments KB23. Poultry farm s waste disposal methods KB24. broilers' welfare requirements and how to promote their health and well-being KB25. any legislation; codes or guidelines of best practice in broilers welfare and accommodation KB26. performance parameters and indicators of poultry farm Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Reading and writing skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to read about vaccination and preventive medical care of chicks SA2. to read instructions on vaccination bottle and label about their usages and dosages SA3. to document medical record of chicks as per company s policy Communication skills A. Professional Decision Making SA4. communicate supervisor about the physical symptoms of chicks SA5. receive instructions from supervisor on vaccination / preventive medical care 19

20 AGR/N4309 Skills Health management of chicks The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. when to consult supervisor for medical care of chicks SB2. when to inform supervisor about the abnormal behaviour and movements of chicks Plan and Organize The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. take the vaccination history when purchasing day old chicks from the suppliers and plan about vaccination and preventive medical care SB4. how to arrange vaccinations and medicines from supervisor Problem solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB5. to treat routine medical problems of chicks in consultation with supervisor Analytical Thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. analyze the medical requirements of chicks based on their activity and behaviour 20

21 AGR/N4309 Health management of chicks NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4309 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 21

22 AGR/N4310 Maintain farm equipments, building and environment Overview This unit is about maintaining poultry farm equipments, building and environment. 22

23 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4310 Maintain farm equipments, building and environment Unit Code AGR /N4310 Unit Title (Task) Maintain farm equipments, building and environment Description This OS is about maintaining poultry farm equipments, building and environment. Scope Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintain farm equipments Maintain physical infrastructure Maintain farm environment This unit/task covers the following: Maintain farm equipments Maintain physical infrastructure Maintain farm environment Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria PC1. perform visual inspection of farm tools and equipments daily PC2. check that all tools and equipments like Hover chick guards, oven, various kinds of feeders and water troughs etc are in working and usable condition PC3. ensure that there are no water leakage, blockage or cracks in them PC4. check that plastic / rubber water pipes are not kinked or blocked PC5. clean all the tools and equipments daily after use PC6. get the tools and equipments repaired whenever they are not in working condition PC7. perform visual inspection of the physical infrastructure daily PC8. ensure that all the areas are well lit PC9. ensure that there is no bare or damaged electrical wire PC10. ensure that screws of main plug are tight and there is damaged electrical board PC11. check for all lights and brooder rings are in working conditions PC12. check for any water tap, connector or pipe is not leaking or blocked PC13. ensure that there is no seepage in the walls PC14. check for all the sewerage outlets / holes are unblocked PC15. clean the poultry farm and its surrounding area daily PC16. clean the empty rooms thoroughly between batches after removing any visible manure and dirt PC17. remove any dead chick promptly and dispose them according to company s SOP / regional regulations PC18. disinfect empty rooms and sheds thoroughly by fumigation / spray as per supervisor s instruction PC19. clean all feeding, watering, and brooding equipments PC20. carry out sanitary dry out procedure prior to bird placement as per supervisor s instructions PC21. clean and disinfect water tanks and equipment on a regular basis after use and before starting a new production cycle PC22. clean and disinfect the incoming water through chlorination and filtration before being distributed to different working areas PC23. adjust temperature of water before it enters production units 23

24 AGR/N4310 Achieve productivity and quality standards Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Maintain farm equipments, building and environment PC24. ensure all facilities receive water of the same quality PC25. ensure that all the ventilation openings are clean and unobstructed PC26. ensure maintenance of adequate air circulations to have consistent good air quality PC27. ensure moisture, dust and ammonia levels are within permissible levels by using fans PC28. ensure that chicks don t contact poisons like insecticides, pesticides or unused medications located in the poultry farm PC29. ensure that litter materials (wood shavings, chopped straw etc) are evenly spread throughout the brooding area to an appropriate depth PC30. provide fresh, dust free feed in flat pans, trays or paper sheeting in the brooder area to ensure chicks easy access to it PC31. ensure adequate light and heat in the brooding area PC32. ensure uniform temperature throughout the brooding area PC33. ensure clean and disinfected atmosphere in the poultry farm PC34. ensure minimum mortality rate of broiler chick The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on: materials purchase; vendor selection and quality management KA2. company s reporting structure KA3. company s product portfolio related to broilers KA4. importance of the individual s role in the workflow B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. different environmental, feed, water, light requirements to produce quality broilers KB2. stocking density for broiler chickens KB3. infrastructure requirements for protection of chicks from predators KB4. specific poultry production systems, such as broilers and breeders KB5. requirement of farm s environment control in different climatic conditions of the locality KB6. seasonal and day-night management practices of raising broiler chicks during the brooding stage KB7. maintaining proper ventilation, light, water, temperature and humidity for raising broiler chicks KB8. type of equipments required for broiler poultry farm KB9. type of materials required for shed construction KB10. good brooding and litter management practices KB11. poultry shed design specifications, distance required between two sheds and between the poultry farm and residential houses for proper raising of broiler chicks KB12. age wise feeding programs, type of feed and water requirements for broiler chicks KB13. proper handling of broiler chicks at different stages of growth 24

25 AGR/N4310 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Maintain farm equipments, building and environment KB14. best practices of poultry farm management KB15. the indicators of broiler s health and development and signs of ill health KB16. use of personal protective equipments KB17. poultry farm s waste disposal practices KB18. environmentally sound methods for raising broiler chicks KB19. broilers' welfare requirements and how to promote their health and well-being KB20. any legislation; codes or guidelines of best practice in broilers welfare and accommodation Reading and writing skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to read manuals for poultry farm management SA2. to document broiler chicks growth parameters as per company s policy Communication skills SA3. listen to supervisor to get work instructions SA4. communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers on day-to-day activities B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. what measures to be taken to maintain farm equipments, physical infrastructure and environment Plan and Organize The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. how to maintain farm equipments, infrastructure and environment as per supervisor s instructions Analytical Thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. analyze the condition of tools and equipment before deciding on their replacements 25

26 AGR/N4310 Maintain farm equipments, building and environment NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4310 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 26

27 AGR/N4311 Maintain personal health & safety Overview This unit is about managing personal health and safety. 27

28 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4311 Maintain personal health & safety Unit Code AGR /N4311 Unit Title (Task) Maintain personal health & safety Description This OS unit is about managing health and safety of poultry farm workers. Scope This unit/ task covers the following: Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Work safely Maintain personal health and hygiene Achieve productivity and quality standards Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Work safely Maintain personal health and hygiene Achieve productivity and quality standards Performance Criteria PC1. know about works for which protective clothing or equipment is required PC2. wear appropriate protective clothing or use equipment while performing those duties PC3. perform all procedures and work instructions for controlling operational risk PC4. understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on labels of vaccine / medication / pesticides / fumigants bottles PC5. take safety measures when handling chemicals used for disinfection PC6. check all tools and equipments before operating them PC7. dispose of waste safely and correctly in a designated area as per company s SOP PC8. perform the duties in a manner which minimizes environmental damage PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to farm supervisor and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger PC10. maintain personal hygiene necessary for farm worker PC11. undergo regular preventive health check up by designated doctor PC12. take prompt treatment in case of illness from the designated doctor PC13. follow SOPs for dealing with accidents, fires or any other type of emergencies PC14. create odourless and clean environment at poultry farm PC15. ensure no productivity loss or absenteeism from work due to illness PC16. ensure no accident at work The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company s policies on: personal health and occupational hazard management KA2. company s HR policies KA3. company s reporting structure KA4. importance of the individual s role in the workflow B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. farm worker s hygiene requirements KB2. farm workers health related health and safety legislation KB3. what personal protective equipment and clothing should be worn and how it is 28

29 AGR/N4311 KB4. KB5. KB6. KB7. Maintain personal health & safety cared for the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment at poultry farm safe disposal methods for waste methods for minimizing environmental damage during work first aid treatment at workplace Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Reading and Writing Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to report medical problems to the farm supervisor in a timely manner SA2. to read instructions on vaccination bottle and label about their usages and dosages SA3. to read instruction manuals for hand tool and equipments SA4. to read SOPs and work instructions Communication Skills SA5. communicate supervisor about the physical symptoms SA6. receive instructions from doctor and supervisor on medical care B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to select appropriate hand tools and personal protection devices SB2. how to identify first aid needs in case and of injury 29

30 AGR/N4311 Maintain personal health & safety NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4311 Credits (NSQF) [OPTIONAL] TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 05/04/14 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture allied activity Last reviewed on 24/06/14 Next review date 24/06/15 30

31 Definitions Qualifications Pack For Broiler Poultry Farm Worker Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Sub-function Job role Occupational Standards (OS) Performance Criteria National Occupational Standards (OS) Qualifications Pack (QP) Unit Code Unit Title Description Scope Knowledge and Understanding Organisational Context Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS. Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts. Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code. Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for. Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required. Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. 31

32 Acronyms Technical Knowledge Core Skills/ Generic Skills Keywords /Terms NOS NSQF QP Qualifications Pack For Broiler Poultry Farm Worker Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles. Description National Occupational Standard(s) National Skills Qualifications Framework Qualifications Pack 32