Unit of competency Outline
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Coordinate and monitor milking operations
Coordinate and monitor milking operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY303
AHCDRY303
State Code
ODV25
ODV25
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and monitor the milking operations of a dairy facility. It requires the ability to determine requirements and procedures for milking operations, implement livestock health program and monitor operations.This unit applies to individuals who work as farm hands on a dairy facility and are responsible for coordinating, implementing and monitoring milking operations on a daily basis. They may work independently or lead a team.All work is carried out to comply with workplace policies and procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, food 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. Determine requirements for milking operations
- 1.1 Identify milk operations according to production requirements and clarify with supervisor
- 1.2 Identify requirements for determining and maintaining milk quality according to food safety plan
- 1.3 Identify resources and equipment requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.4 Identify milking shed and equipment cleaning and hygiene requirements
- 1.5 Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
2. Prepare for milking operations
- 2.1 Identify milking routines and procedures for milking operations, in consideration to a range of variable conditions
- 2.2 Check availability of water supply and serviceability of milking equipment
- 2.3 Adjust milking equipment as required in consultation with relevant personnel or report complex repairs for specialist attention
- 2.4 Carry out manufacturer specified vat cleaning routines and monitor water temperature circulating chemical concentrations throughout cleaning cycle
- 2.5 Determine milking procedures with minimum stress to livestock and maximum yield according to workplace timeframes
3. Implement livestock health treatment program
- 3.1 Monitor livestock health and condition according to workplace health program
- 3.2 Carry out livestock testing according to health program and seek advice from supervisors and experts for potential health issues as required
- 3.3 Carry out livestock health treatments according to veterinary or manufacturer specifications
- 3.4 Implement hygiene practices to prevent cross-infection during milking operations
- 3.5 Take milk samples and label according to workplace procedures
- 3.6 Complete and maintain livestock health records
- 3.7 Carry out all livestock handling and husbandry according to workplace animal welfare policies
4. Monitor milking operations
- 4.1 Monitor milking procedures for operational efficiency and effectiveness and compliance requirements
- 4.2 Monitor and maintain milk quality according to quality standards
- 4.3 Monitor cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and disposal of organic and non-organic waste according to hygiene requirements
- 4.4 Complete documentation and records for milking operations and cleaning and hygiene regimes according to workplace requirements
- 4.5 Report issues and suggested changes for future milking cycles to supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ99 | AHCDRY301 | Coordinate milking operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM7 | AHC30221 | Certificate III in Dairy Production | Qualification |
| BJP9 | AHC30224 | Certificate III in Dairy Production | Qualification |