At the end of the modules, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Part A

• A sound working knowledge of the common health and management problems and their epidemiology in the minor poultry species and in game birds.
• Strategies for diagnosis, disease prevention and control.

Part B

• A sound working knowledge of hatcheries and incubation and the identification and prevention of hatchery/incubation problems.
• A good understanding of the welfare and health issues in hatching poultry and in day old chicks

Part C

• A sound working knowledge of the legislative requirements applicable to poultry production, processing and product export, and a sound understanding of the legislation relevant to zoonoses and notifiable diseases.

Part D

• A thorough understanding of primary processing, further processing, meat inspection, and hygiene issues.
• The identification of the common causes of downgrades and rejects and the development of strategies to minimize loses.
• The welfare issues related to poultry slaughter and the means to audit the process.