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Carry out routine service of milking equipment

Carry out routine service of milking equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY304
State Code
ODU78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify faults that do not require the services of qualified tradespeople and carry out routine service, adjustment and maintenance of milking equipment.This unit applies to individuals who work as farm hands or milking machine technicians and carry out routine servicing and maintenance of milking machine components on a dairy facility.All work is carried out to comply with workplace policies and procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, animal welfare, environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for servicing and maintenance of milking machines
  • 1.1 Identify service and maintenance requirements
  • 1.2 Communicate and coordinate activities with other workers who may be affected by maintenance activities
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment for tasks and check for serviceability
  • 1.5 Prepare and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Identify faults in milking machines
  • 2.1 Identify sub-optimal performance of milking equipment from observations during milking routines
  • 2.2 Observe animal behaviour during milking and record abnormalities
  • 2.3 Conduct fault finding and fault diagnosis according to manufacturer specifications with minimum disruption to milking routines
  • 2.4 Identify and isolate faulty components and refer to qualified tradesperson
3. Carry out operational service and maintenance of milking machines
  • 3.1 Carry out minor machine adjustments to rectify sub-optimal performance characteristics
  • 3.2 Repair or replace defective parts or components according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Complete programmed maintenance routines to replace consumables and maintain lubrication
4. Complete post servicing and maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Clear and clean work area and tools and equipment
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 4.3 Report spare parts to be replaced and faults to be repaired by technician or specialist
  • 4.4 Record servicing and maintenance activities according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT17 AHCMKH301 Carry out minor service of milking equipment Unit of competency