Course Name:

Care for Commercial Layers

Description:

The training will consist of theoretical and practical training on how to care for commercial layers.

Target Group:

Farmers or farm workers that are involved with commercial layers.

Duration:

4 days

Course Fees:

​​R 4 600.00 incl. VAT (Training & Materials)
R 1 150.00 incl. VAT (Accommodation)
*4 Nights Accomodation includes all meals.

Presenter:

Qualified Assesor

Accreditation:

All our courses are SAQA accredited. Background information on SAQA and NQF Levels available on the terminology page.

NQF Level	SAQA ID	Title	Credits
2	119404	Care for Commercial Layers	10

Content:

• The procedures for preparing the laying house receive point-of-lay chicks
• Procedures for the placements of pullets in the laying house
• Control of ventilation for comfortable environment for the layers
• Availability of the water for the layers and the good working order of the equipment
• Feed management procedures
• Settings of the lighting programs for the layers

Capabilities:

When completing this course you will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of:

• The procedures for preparing the laying house to receive point-of-lay pullets
• The procedures for the placement of pullets in the layer house
• The procedures to be used to control the ventilation for the provision of a comfortable environment for the layers.
• Ensuring that water is always available to the layers and all the equipment is in good working order
• The principles of feed management practices for layers
• The necessity of setting the appropriate light programs to ensure a high level of egg production
• The manure management practices to ensure a healthy environment for layers

Capabilities: