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Carry out minor service of milking equipment

Carry out minor service of milking equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH301
State Code
BAT17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out minor service of milking equipment.This unit applies to technicians and dairy farm workers who service and repair milking machine components.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 work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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. Identify faults in milking machines
  • 1.1 Identify poor performance of milking equipment from observations at milking
  • 1.2 Carry out minor machine adjustments to rectify poor performance characteristics
  • 1.3 Complete fault finding and fault diagnosis with minimum disruption to milking routines
2. Identify external faults
  • 2.1 Identify and isolate independent electrical appliances that impact on the enterprise dairy operation
  • 2.2 Observe animal behaviour during milking and record abnormalities
  • 2.3 Identify faults in earthing systems and grids and refer to qualified electrician when necessary
3. Carry out operational service and maintenance of milking machines
  • 3.1. Clean and adjust machine components and repair or replace defective parts or components
  • 3.2 Identify faults in electric motors and refer to qualified electrician when necessary
  • 3.3 Complete programmed maintenance routines to replace consumables and maintain lubrication
  • 3.4 Eliminate or risk control work health and safety hazards identified in safety audits
  • 3.5 Complete adjustments to restore optimum performance of milking equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7045 AHCMKH301A Carry out minor service of milking equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU78 AHCDRY304 Carry out routine service of milking equipment Unit of competency
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