Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:50 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:50 AM AWST
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Install milking equipment
Install milking equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH404A
AHCMKH404A
State Code
D7052
D7052
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers installing milking equipment and defines the standard required to: interpret plans and equipment specifications; ensure that proper equipment and component matching is practised; interpret construction plans and specifications on machinery and equipment components for dairy installations; manufacture/assemble milking equipment in the workshop; fit and test milking equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Order installation components
- 1.1. Contract for work is completed with customer.
- 1.2. Specified tinware is ordered in line with planned installation.
- 1.3. Bending and rolling of pipe work by external contract are overseen to ensure specifications are met.
- 1.4. Components are assembled in transportable sections in preparation for transfer to site.
- 1.5. Specialist advice is sought for non-standard installations.
2. Inspect and prepare installation site
- 2.1. Site is checked for correct location, dimensions and levels, etc., utilising appropriate measuring equipment.
- 2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed, hazards eliminated or risk controlled and risk assessment recorded.
- 2.3. Non-compliance with the contract specification is reported and alterations and correction are undertaken in co-operation with the appropriate authorities.
- 2.4. Installation is measured and layout marked in line with contract plans.
3. Manufacture components in the workshop
- 3.1. Vacuum pump guards and stands are manufactured according to specifications.
- 3.2. Pipelines and vessels are manufactured and assembled according to installation design.
- 3.3. Electrical components are pre-wired in the workshop.
- 3.4. Non-milking systems are completed as required in dairy plan.
- 3.5. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and safe systems of work implemented during manufacture.
4. Install equipment
- 4.1. Machine/equipment components are prepared for correct sequential installation.
- 4.2. Machine/equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturers and site specifications and in co-operation with the dairy farmer and other trade and building personnel.
- 4.3. All work is carried out in accordance with appropriate legislative requirements and in compliance with Australian Standards for Milking Equipment Installation and Performance.
- 4.4. OHS hazards are identified, risk assessed and safe systems of work implemented during installation.
- 4.5. Routine modifications/alterations are undertaken to standard operating procedures where required.
- 4.6. Machine/equipment is levelled, aligned, coupled and connected (excluding electrical components) in accordance with the specification.
5. Commission test installed equipment
- 5.1. Completed equipment is mechanically tested to ensure that it conforms to design specification and performance standards, including OHS standards.
- 5.2. Equipment performing below standard is brought up to manufacturer's specifications.
- 5.3. Final work quality and finish complies with established industry standards.
- 5.4. Site is cleaned and cleared of all materials and debris and left in a safe state and in consideration of environmental and OHS considerations.
- 5.5. All alterations/modifications are recorded and/or reported to the appropriate authority.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking machinery may include:
milking equipment
milk storage and cooling equipment
Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems.
Milking equipment installed or serviced may include:
full shed installations
pipework and vessels
vacuum pumps
regulators
plate coolers
cup removers
cleaning systems
cluster and pulsation systems
releasers and milk transfer systems
non-milking systems may include:
feeding systems
jetters
automatic cup removers.
Installations may include:
new milking sheds
be installed in existing sheds to replace old equipment.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking machinery may include:
milking equipment
milk storage and cooling equipment
Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems.
Milking equipment installed or serviced may include:
full shed installations
pipework and vessels
vacuum pumps
regulators
plate coolers
cup removers
cleaning systems
cluster and pulsation systems
releasers and milk transfer systems
non-milking systems may include:
feeding systems
jetters
automatic cup removers.
Installations may include:
new milking sheds
be installed in existing sheds to replace old equipment.
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:
interpret plans and equipment specifications
ensure that proper equipment and component matching is practised
interpret construction plans and specifications on machinery and equipment components for dairy installations
manufacture/assemble milking equipment in the workshop
fit and test milking equipment.
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:
interpret plans and equipment specifications
ensure that proper equipment and component matching is practised
interpret construction plans and specifications on machinery and equipment components for dairy installations
manufacture/assemble milking equipment in the workshop
fit and test milking equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3529 | RTE4304A | Install milking equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS02 | AHCMKH404 | Install milking equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |