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Service and repair milking equipment

Service and repair milking equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH303
State Code
BAS17
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Original Release Date
27/06/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to service and repair milking equipment.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.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Service and repair vacuum pumps and the vacuum regulator
  • 1.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.2 Establish vacuum pump capacity and assess performance against design parameters and shed requirements
  • 1.3 Disassemble, service and reassemble vacuum pump
  • 1.4 Check and repair vacuum pump exhaust and housing to minimise noise and ensure that levels remain within prescribed standards
  • 1.5 Check and clean regulators for performance and replace defective parts
2. Service pulsators and electronic systems
  • 2.1 Assess pulsator performance during milking and as a part of mechanical testing
  • 2.2 Remove and repair or replace electronic or pneumatic pulsators in mechanical testing
  • 2.3 Test and replace extra low voltage segments of the pulsation and wash systems controllers
3. Service and repair milk pumps and the milk releasing system
  • 3.1 Check pumping performance of milk pumps
  • 3.2 Disassemble and repair milk pumps, drives and couplings
  • 3.3 Inspect milk releaser and replace rubber seals and flaps
4. Repair and maintain the milk transport system
  • 4.1 Inspect rubberware for correct specification including liner/teat cup matching and replace or adjust
  • 4.2 Inspect claws and claw bowls for cleanliness and correct connection to suit the specific pulsation system
  • 4.3 Assess the operation of automatic vacuum cut-off in the claw and clean air admission holes
  • 4.4 Inspect milk lines and air lines and check joins for compliance with industry standards
  • 4.5 Check cans and vessels for dents and damage and shut off valves for correct operation
  • 4.6 Disassemble, clean and re- assemble plate cooler, and clean and replace filters
5. Service and repair non-milking systems
  • 5.1 Inspect jetters and cleaning system to ensure adequate air admission during cleaning and correct water volumes are circulating
  • 5.2 Repair or replace cleaning system components
  • 5.3 Check automatic cup removers to ensure that detectors are clean and effective and that the pistons operate effectively
  • 5.4 Repair or replace automatic cup removers
  • 5.5 Inspect herd recording equipment and valves and replace rubberware
  • 5.6 Inspect and repair or maintain feed systems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7046 AHCMKH303A Service and repair milking equipment Unit of competency
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