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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Poultry technician

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

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Standard ref

ST0467

Where this apprenticeship leads

Poultry FarmerAI exposure 8% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£30,000 - £40,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 3 apprenticeship trains you to work as a skilled technical professional in the poultry sector, monitoring flock health, welfare, and production performance on commercial poultry farms. You will apply technical knowledge to improve bird performance, manage biosecurity, and support farm managers with data and analysis. It can lead to farm manager, technical adviser, or veterinary support roles in the poultry industry.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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