Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What are the planning considerations in considering design and installation estimates?
Design and estimation of milking machine installations and sheds may include advice and planning in relation to: herd size and required shed and plant capacity, dairy shed sizing and design, shed yard size and capacity, platform design, pit size, milking machine design, milk vats and storage, vat room, drainage and effluent systems, washdown pump sizing, backing gates, feeding mechanisms, cattle systems, water filtration, cooling towers, tracks and dairy layout.
Design considerations should include everything from effluent and drainage through to milk and milk quality, cleaning and cleaning processes and the people issues such as safe working conditions.
Shed configurations may include conventional walk through, herringbone or rotary shed installations.

What financial and physical resources will impact on the shed design and planning?
A range of physical resources is required including power, adequate water supply, all weather tanker access for milk collection, siting to allow adequate and environmentally safe drainage and ready access for livestock through laneways or other access.

What are the OHS considerations for the design and manufacture of milking equipment installations?
Suppliers and manufacturers have defined responsibilities for the supply of plant and equipment for use in the workplace. Design of new milking machine installations provides the best opportunity to improve milk harvesting safety performance for the future. The hazards associated with the existing and planned installations should be identified and risk assessed, and results incorporated in the new design to improve safety and minimise risk.

Who are the appropriate authorities involved?
Local government as well as state departments of health and safety and the local electricity supply authorities should be consulted as a part of the planning process.

What issues should be considered in creating a safe working environment?
Elimination of projecting ends and sharp points to brackets and pipework. Ensuring that the installation plan makes sure:
that all potential spillages will drain effectively away from the site
all pipework jointing is in line with minimum industry recommendations
belts, pulleys, shafts and couplings are all well guarded to prevent finger or hair coming in contact with moving parts
all electrical work is in line with industry safety standards and AS 3000
workplace noise is a prime consideration in installation planning.

Does the design and installation of milking equipment include the shed construction?
Shed design can ensure the effective functioning of milking equipment. Milking equipment technicians do have an involvement in the planning of the building of the dairy shed, but their role is principally confined to milking equipment installations.

What are the planning considerations in considering design and installation estimates?
Design and estimation of milking machine installations and sheds may include advice and planning in relation to: herd size and required shed and plant capacity, dairy shed sizing and design, shed yard size and capacity, platform design, pit size, milking machine design, milk vats and storage, vat room, drainage and effluent systems, washdown pump sizing, backing gates, feeding mechanisms, cattle systems, water filtration, cooling towers, tracks and dairy layout.
Design considerations should include everything from effluent and drainage through to milk and milk quality, cleaning and cleaning processes and the people issues such as safe working conditions.
Shed configurations may include conventional walk through, herringbone or rotary shed installations.

What financial and physical resources will impact on the shed design and planning?
A range of physical resources is required including power, adequate water supply, all weather tanker access for milk collection, siting to allow adequate and environmentally safe drainage and ready access for livestock through laneways or other access.

What are the OHS considerations for the design and manufacture of milking equipment installations?
Suppliers and manufacturers have defined responsibilities for the supply of plant and equipment for use in the workplace. Design of new milking machine installations provides the best opportunity to improve milk harvesting safety performance for the future. The hazards associated with the existing and planned installations should be identified and risk assessed, and results incorporated in the new design to improve safety and minimise risk.

Who are the appropriate authorities involved?
Local government as well as state departments of health and safety and the local electricity supply authorities should be consulted as a part of the planning process.

What issues should be considered in creating a safe working environment?
Elimination of projecting ends and sharp points to brackets and pipework. Ensuring that the installation plan makes sure:
that all potential spillages will drain effectively away from the site
all pipework jointing is in line with minimum industry recommendations
belts, pulleys, shafts and couplings are all well guarded to prevent finger or hair coming in contact with moving parts
all electrical work is in line with industry safety standards and AS 3000
workplace noise is a prime consideration in installation planning.

Does the design and installation of milking equipment include the shed construction?
Shed design can ensure the effective functioning of milking equipment. Milking equipment technicians do have an involvement in the planning of the building of the dairy shed, but their role is principally confined to milking equipment installations.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in the planning of milking machine installations requires evidence of competence in the design and planning process across a range of full or partial installations.
The skills and knowledge required to design and plan milking machine installations must be transferable to a different work environment. The achievement of these outcomes may also need to be reflected by the on-site or in-a-workshop tasks performed by other people. For example, cans and vessels may be fabricated in the workshop and pipework may be fabricated on-site in the milking shed, but the planning process needs to ensure that all pipe entries are planned and placed to comply with the operating requirements of the plant.
Evidence should include written OHS risk assessment of machines and the installation.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

applicable building regulations and codes of practice
OHS acts in the relevant state, and specifically regulations relating to plant and machinery and noise
relevant industry minimum standards for the design and installation of milking equipment
original equipment manufacturers requirements for milking equipment installation
the working requirements of milking sheds including the siting of components to ensure efficient shed operation.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

communicate effectively with manufacturers, designers and the dairy farmer
blend design standards and requirements with practical application and customer needs
understand construction plans and specifications on machinery and equipment components of dairy installations
safely utilise hand and power tools in a workshop and field situation.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

applicable building regulations and codes of practice
OHS acts in the relevant state, and specifically regulations relating to plant and machinery and noise
relevant industry minimum standards for the design and installation of milking equipment
original equipment manufacturers requirements for milking equipment installation
the working requirements of milking sheds including the siting of components to ensure efficient shed operation.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

communicate effectively with manufacturers, designers and the dairy farmer
blend design standards and requirements with practical application and customer needs
understand construction plans and specifications on machinery and equipment components of dairy installations
safely utilise hand and power tools in a workshop and field situation.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Sound communication with equipment suppliers, other industry professionals, farmer or shed manager and dairy factory personnel are essential in the performance of this unit. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
Sound communication with equipment suppliers, other industry professionals, farmer or shed manager and dairy factory personnel are essential in the performance of this unit. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Information on machine and shed design will be collected and collated in both paper and electronic format. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Information on machine and shed design will be collected and collated in both paper and electronic format. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Planning and organising the activities of a range of trades people is integral to the performance of this unit. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Planning and organising the activities of a range of trades people is integral to the performance of this unit. (3)

Working with others and in teams
The design and installation of milking machines to industry standards requires an ability for individuals to work in a team environment and to contribute to team outcomes. (2)

Working with others and in teams
The design and installation of milking machines to industry standards requires an ability for individuals to work in a team environment and to contribute to team outcomes. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
The calculation of dimension, capacity and performance requires the utilisation of a range of mathematical techniques. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
The calculation of dimension, capacity and performance requires the utilisation of a range of mathematical techniques. (2)

Solving problems
Design and installation of milking equipment may pose a series of problems e.g., site, performance, finance or labour and contract difficulties. (2)

Solving problems
Design and installation of milking equipment may pose a series of problems e.g., site, performance, finance or labour and contract difficulties. (2)

Using technology
A range of technological aids will be required in the performance of this unit. These are required to measure, calculate, design and communicate. (2)

Using technology
A range of technological aids will be required in the performance of this unit. These are required to measure, calculate, design and communicate. (2)