Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST
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Manage milking shed routines
Manage milking shed routines
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY401A
AHCDRY401A
State Code
D6800
D6800
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/02/2013
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/02/2013
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers managing milking shed routines and defines the standard required to: oversee the routine maintenance and service of milking equipment and replacement of consumables; oversee the conduct of milking operations; identify possible causes of decline in milk quality including animal infection and teat damage; identify and rectify faults in milking equipment; clean and disinfect milk area and equipment after milking; maintain records of the milking operation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage routine maintenance
- 1.1. Maintenance schedules are planned in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry minimum standards.
- 1.2. The programmed replacement of consumables is implemented in line with recorded usage and replacement schedule.
- 1.3. Worn or unsafe components are identified and replaced as required.
- 1.4. Milking equipment maintenance problems are identified, and strategies for their rectification are implemented.
- 1.5. Specialised services are engaged for non-routine service and repairs.
2. Manage shed milking routines
- 2.1. Milking shed routines and schedules are determined in line with available labour and resources.
- 2.2. Staff responsibilities are allocated and communicated to maximise labour efficiency and ensure safe systems of work within the milking shed.
- 2.3. Milk production recording procedures are established and implemented.
- 2.4. Industry or supplier quality assurance practices and procedures are utilised in programmed shed routines.
3. Manage procedures for handling cows unsuitable for milking
- 3.1. Shed procedures for the identification of cow herd health problems are established in line with industry guidelines.
- 3.2. Milk from at risk cows is isolated to maintain overall milk quality.
- 3.3. Appropriate treatments are selected and implemented according to veterinary advice.
- 3.4. Strategies for the isolation or drying off of at risk or mastitis infected cows are determined in consultation with appropriate specialist advice.
4. Maintain milk quality practice
- 4.1. In shed hygiene routines are determined according to standards for industry best practice.
- 4.2. Hygiene procedures are implemented to minimise cross infection and teat or udder damage.
- 4.3. Milk quality is constantly monitored to comply with specified supplier standards.
- 4.4. Milk cooling equipment and storage is regularly monitored to maximise milk quality.
- 4.5. Environmental implications of milking operations are identified and actions are put in place to minimise adverse effects.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking facilities may include:
all sizes, designs and types of milking facilities for cows, ewes and does.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking facilities may include:
all sizes, designs and types of milking facilities for cows, ewes and does.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
oversee the routine maintenance and service of milking equipment and replacement of consumables.
oversee the conduct of milking operations
identify possible causes of decline in milk quality including animal infection and teat damage
identify faults in milking equipment and rectify
clean and disinfect milk area and equipment after milking
maintain records of the milking operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
oversee the routine maintenance and service of milking equipment and replacement of consumables.
oversee the conduct of milking operations
identify possible causes of decline in milk quality including animal infection and teat damage
identify faults in milking equipment and rectify
clean and disinfect milk area and equipment after milking
maintain records of the milking operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3553 | RTE4112A | Manage milking shed routines | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS84 | AHCDRY401 | Manage milking shed routines | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |