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Milk livestock

Milk livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY201
State Code
BAL96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to milk livestock.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for milking
  • 1.1 Prepare dairy sheds, yards and equipment for milking operations
  • 1.2 Prepare teat sprays
  • 1.3 Move and yard livestock in readiness for milking operations
  • 1.4 Follow appropriate work health and safety practices
2. Carry out milking
  • 2.1 Move livestock into position and check and prepare for milking
  • 2.2 Segregate and report livestock producing milk unsuitable for bulk sales where required
  • 2.3 Conduct milking hygienically and monitor progress to prevent over-milking
  • 2.4 Identify and isolate unsuitable milk from bulk supplies
  • 2.5 Identify and report livestock health problems to supervisor for treatment
  • 2.6 Report livestock on heat where required
  • 2.7 Handle livestock in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Complete milking operation
  • 3.1 Return livestock to paddocks without causing stress or injury
  • 3.2 Select suitable detergents and cleaning supplies
  • 3.3 Carry out cleaning procedures to maintain hygiene standards of dairy facilities
  • 3.4 Identify and report machinery and equipment malfunctions for repair or replacement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6798 AHCDRY201A Milk livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV20 AHCDRY202 Milk livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification