Unit of competency Outline
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Operate a dairy recycling system
Operate a dairy recycling system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY302A
AHCDRY302A
State Code
D7044
D7044
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of operating a dairy waste management system, maintaining the equipment used for dairy waste disposal from the dairy shed, and monitoring its efficiency, and defines the standard required to: implement and monitor dairy waste management plans; operate dairy waste management systems in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and environmental legislation; regulations and codes of practice; maintain and monitor gauges and instruments that control the dairy waste recycling system; carry out techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages; check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective and efficient operation of the system.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work with dairy waste disposal equipment
- 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from the work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.
- 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process.
- 1.3. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
- 1.5. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary.
2. Maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system
- 2.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed, including the use of PPE.
- 2.2. Dairy waste removal and disposal equipment is correctly serviced and maintained.
- 2.3. Dairy waste disposal systems are used according to system design in compliance with approval granted by local government and the State environment protection authority.
- 2.4. Recognised techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages are carried out according to establishment practice.
- 2.5. In-shed dairy waste pits are flushed and drained as required.
3. Monitor dairy waste disposal system
- 3.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- 3.2. Flow rates, pit levels and equipment are regularly checked to maintain effective operation of the system.
- 3.3. Cleaning procedures and hygiene practices are carried out according to established practice.
- 3.4. Monitoring reflects an understanding of environmental duty of care.
4. Conduct hygiene and administration activities
- 4.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- 4.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- 4.3. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- 4.4. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Recycling may include:
manure
urine
cow hair
mucus
milk
yard and plant washing water
storm water
detergent and chemical residues
soil
suspended solids
stones
string
hay
pasture.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Recycling may include:
manure
urine
cow hair
mucus
milk
yard and plant washing water
storm water
detergent and chemical residues
soil
suspended solids
stones
string
hay
pasture.
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:
implement and monitor dairy waste management plans
operate dairy waste management systems in accordance with OHS and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice
maintain and monitor gauges and instruments that control the dairy waste recycling system
carry out techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages
check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective and efficient operation of the system.
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:
implement and monitor dairy waste management plans
operate dairy waste management systems in accordance with OHS and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice
maintain and monitor gauges and instruments that control the dairy waste recycling system
carry out techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages
check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective and efficient operation of the system.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3584 | RTE3308A | Operate a dairy recycling system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO38 | AHCDRY302 | Operate a dairy recycling system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D468 | AHC30210 | Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) | Qualification |