Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture

Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Basic Anatomy And Physiology Of Poultry Training

SAQA US 119395 | NQF 1 | Credits 2 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course provides learners with foundational knowledge of poultry anatomy and physiology, enabling them to understand the biological systems of chickens and other poultry species. It is designed to improve animal welfare, optimize production practices, and support disease prevention in commercial poultry operations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe the major external and internal anatomical structures of poultry.
  • Explain the functions of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and reproductive systems in poultry.
  • Apply knowledge of avian physiology to recognize signs of health and disease.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and poultry production performance.
  • Analyze basic physiological processes such as thermoregulation and egg formation.
  • Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on poultry health and behavior.

Target Audience

This course is intended for poultry farm workers, supervisors, and technicians who require a basic understanding of poultry biology to perform their duties effectively. It is also suitable for new entrants to the poultry industry seeking foundational knowledge.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundational Anatomy and Physiology of Poultry

Objectives:
• Identify the major external and internal anatomical structures of poultry.
• Describe the basic physiological functions of the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems.
• Explain the relationship between anatomy and common poultry health indicators.
• Apply anatomical knowledge to basic handling and welfare assessment.

Topics:
• External anatomy: comb, wattles, beak, feathers, legs, and claws.
• Skeletal system: bone structure, keel bone, and adaptations for flight.
• Digestive system: crop, proventriculus, gizzard, and intestinal tract.
• Respiratory system: air sacs, lungs, and the unidirectional airflow mechanism.
• Reproductive system: ovary, oviduct, and egg formation process.
• Circulatory and excretory systems overview.
• Practical session: identifying structures on live birds or models.
• Linking anatomy to common disorders (e.g., egg binding, respiratory distress).

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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