Milk livestock

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:02 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCDRY202

State Code
ODV20

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

050101 - Agricultural Science

Original Release Date

31/05/2022

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to extract milk from a range of livestock. It requires the ability to prepare site and equipment for milking, move and handle livestock, identify and report on abnormal livestock conditions and complete tasks after milking operations.This unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks to support milking operations on a dairy farm under the direction of a supervisor. They may work independently or as part of a team.All work is carried out to comply with workplace 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. Prepare for milking

1.1 Identify and confirm milking tasks, associated workplace procedures, health and safety, hygiene and food safety hazards, standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices with supervisor
1.2 Prepare self, dairy sheds, yards, machinery and equipment used for milking operations according to work health and safety, hygiene and food safety requirements
1.3 Confirm cleanliness of milk storage tank according to hygiene and food safety requirements
1.4 Prepare and check teat spray applicators according to manufacturer specifications or animal health professional advice
1.5 Move and yard livestock in readiness for milking operations according to animal welfare requirements

2. Carry out milking

2.1 Assist livestock to move carefully and calmly into position according to animal welfare requirements
2.2 Monitor livestock health and condition, and segregate and report livestock health problems and conditions as required
2.3 Conduct milking according to food safety requirements and monitor progress to prevent over-milking
2.4 Check milk temperature and functionality of cooling equipment according to food safety requirements
2.5 Segregate and report livestock producing milk unsuitable for bulk sales as required
2.6 Identify and isolate unsuitable milk from bulk supplies
2.7 Identify equipment faults during milking and repair minor malfunctions or report complex faults immediately to supervisor
2.8 Apply teat disinfection to livestock teats according to workplace requirements

3. Complete milking operation

3.1 Return livestock to designated feeding area without causing stress or injury
3.2 Carry out cleaning procedures of dairy facilities, machinery and equipment according to hygiene and food safety and work health and safety requirements
3.3 Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental requirements
3.4 Identify and report machinery, equipment and plant wash malfunctions for repair or replacement
3.5 Monitor levels of consumable equipment used in the milking process and report replacement needs
3.6 Complete records according to workplace requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAL96	AHCDRY201	Milk livestock	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BCZ7	AHC20116	Certificate II in Agriculture	Qualification
BJB6	AHC20122	Certificate II in Agriculture	Qualification