Unit of competency Outline
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Coordinate milking operations
Coordinate milking operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY301
AHCDRY301
State Code
BAQ99
BAQ99
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the milking operations of an enterprise.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 take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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. Determine requirements for milking operations
- 1.1 Identify and clarify production requirements according to enterprise objectives
- 1.2 Identify and comply with requirements for the maintenance of milk quality
- 1.3 Determine and maintain resources and equipment requirements
- 1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
2. Determine milking procedures
- 2.1 Determine milking routines and procedures for milking operations, with consideration to the range of variable conditions
- 2.2 Check water supplies for availability and check and adjust milking equipment to ensure good operational condition
- 2.3 Implement milking procedures with minimum stress to livestock and maximum yield within reasonable timeframes
- 2.4 Rectify minor malfunctions of equipment or milking systems to manufacturer's specifications and report more complex repairs for specialist attention
3. Implement livestock health treatment program
- 3.1 Monitor livestock health and condition
- 3.2 Carry out livestock testing according to enterprise plan and seek advice from supervisors and experts for potential health issues
- 3.3 Carry out livestock health treatments during drying off with minimal stress and weight loss according to veterinary or expert advice
- 3.4 Implement hygiene practices to prevent cross-infection during milking operations
- 3.5 Take milk samples and label appropriately
- 3.6 Complete and maintain livestock health records
- 3.7 Carry out all livestock handling and husbandry in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
4. Coordinate and monitor milking operations
- 4.1 Monitor milking procedures for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with relevant requirements
- 4.2 Monitor and maintain milk quality
- 4.3 Monitor costs to ensure operations are completed and maintained within budget
- 4.4 Clean work areas and equipment, and dispose of organic and non-organic waste in an environmentally responsible manner
- 4.5 Complete documentation and records accurately and promptly
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6799 | AHCDRY301A | Coordinate milking operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODV25 | AHCDRY303 | Coordinate and monitor milking operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE3 | AHC30216 | Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) | Qualification |