Level 3 Poultry Technician Apprenticeship

Riseholme College

Showground Campus, North Carlton, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR

Apprenticeship

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Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Riseholme College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Do you have some experience working in the poultry industry? This apprenticeship will enable you to devellop the skills needed for management and control of a poultry farm or hatchery unit. You will be released to study during your working week.

Course Details

Anatomy, diseases and feeding requirements
Health, safety, hygiene, welfare and biosecurity legislation
Standard operation procedures
Performance requirements including cost, growth, waste, hygiene and safety matrix
Bird handling

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass or distinction. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.

Entry requirements

You must have appropriate employment in the poultry industry. It is preferable that you have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.

Equipment required

Stationery, such as pens and paper
An electronic device to access online learning, i.e. a laptop

Your next steps...

You may progress to a higher-level course at the college.

Additional information

https://www.riseholme.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-3-Poultry-Technician-Apprenticeship-2

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