Poultry technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Manage and control a complex poultry farming site or operational agriculture (hatchery) unit.

Monitor flock behaviour, health, and welfare daily and record observations

Collect and analyse flock performance data including feed conversion and mortality

Carry out biosecurity procedures including cleaning, disinfection, and controlled access

Administer vaccinations and treatments under veterinary direction

Adjust feeding, lighting, and ventilation to optimise flock performance

Prepare and present technical reports on flock performance for farm managers

Support the implementation of new husbandry or welfare improvement programmes

Poultry physiology, nutrition, and production systems for broilers, layers, or turkeys

Flock health monitoring, common diseases, and biosecurity protocols

Animal welfare legislation and assurance scheme standards in poultry

Data collection, recording, and analysis of flock performance indicators

Feed management, water quality, and ventilation in poultry housing

Medication and vaccination programmes under veterinary supervision

Health and safety on poultry farms including zoonosis prevention

Ready to look for a place?

See live Poultry technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.