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Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines

Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH401
State Code
BAU04
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out cleaning time tests of milking machines.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 take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable 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 cleaning-time testing
  • 1.1 Implement enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.2 Establish protocols for the conduct of cleaning-time tests based on previous testing outcomes
  • 1.3 Assess and record quality of water used for the cleaning process from on-site, facility or laboratory tests
  • 1.4 Determine the suitability and recommended concentrations of cleaning chemicals in line with prevailing water quality, facility requirements and equipment manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.5 Establish bacteriology of the specific facility from relevant records
2. Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking equipment
  • 2.1 Identify and record details of normal cleaning routines and procedures while testing is carried out
  • 2.2 Install testing equipment to measure water or airflow velocities
  • 2.3 Carry out cleaning-time tests before or during the cleaning of the milking machines or bulk milk tank
3. Report on cleaning-time test result
  • 3.1 Record and collate test results
  • 3.2 Interpret test report results in line with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3 Report test results to the enterprise
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7049 AHCMKH401A Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification