Unit of competency Outline
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Performance test milking machines
Performance test milking machines
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH405A
AHCMKH405A
State Code
D7053
D7053
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
40
Description
This unit covers the process of completing industry recognised wet tests which are conducted with a test liquid, such as water, and milking-time tests, which are conducted with live animals in situ, and defines the standard required to: dry test milking machines in accordance with industry standards; use milking equipment testing tools, gauges and equipment; measure vacuum fluctuation in line with industry standard measuring procedures; initiate milking machine performance testing procedures; and carry out performance testing in line with standard procedures and ISO standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Wet test milking equipment
- 1.1. Relevant mechanical testing reports and outcomes are collated as the basis for additional tests in consultation with the farmer or adviser.
- 1.2. Protocols for wet testing are established to suit the individual installation requirements.
- 1.3. Test equipment is installed at specific locations, as required, to complete tests according to industry standard methods and procedures.
- 1.4. Vacuum levels and vacuum drop are measured and recorded and abnormalities identified.
2. Carry out milking-time tests of milking equipment
- 2.1. Protocols for the conduct of milking-time tests are established with the farmer and other relevant industry professionals based on a consideration of the previous dry or wet testing outcomes.
- 2.2. Testing equipment is installed, as required, to complete agreed tests during milking.
- 2.3. Milking-time tests are completed according to industry standard procedures in cooperation with the milking personnel and results recorded.
- 2.4. Written assessment and recommendations are reported to the dairy farmer or manager.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Testing may include:
recognised wet tests
milking-time tests.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Testing may include:
recognised wet tests
milking-time tests.
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:
dry test milking machines in accordance with industry standards
use milking equipment testing tools, gauges and equipment
measure vacuum fluctuation in line with industry standard measuring procedures
initiate milking machine performance testing procedures
carry out performance testing in line with standard procedures and ISO standards.
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:
dry test milking machines in accordance with industry standards
use milking equipment testing tools, gauges and equipment
measure vacuum fluctuation in line with industry standard measuring procedures
initiate milking machine performance testing procedures
carry out performance testing in line with standard procedures and ISO standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3595 | RTE4305A | Performance test milking machines | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS38 | AHCMKH405 | Performance test milking machines | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |