Unit of competency Outline
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Milk livestock
Milk livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRY201A
AHCDRY201A
State Code
D6798
D6798
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of milking livestock and defines the standard required to: prepare dairy facilities and equipment to safe and hygienic standards; operate milking equipment in an effective and efficient manner; clean dairy facilities and equipment to industry standards; recognise and isolate unsuitable milk; identify sickness or abnormal behaviour in livestock.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for milking
- 1.1. Dairy sheds, yards and equipment are prepared for milking operations according to supervisor's instructions and industry requirements.
- 1.2. Teat sprays are prepared according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 1.3. Livestock are moved and yarded in readiness for milking operations.
- 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
2. Carry out milking
- 2.1. Livestock are moved into position and checked and prepared for milking according to industry and hygiene standards.
- 2.2. Livestock unsuitable for milking are segregated and reported to the supervisor.
- 2.3. Milking is conducted hygienically and is monitored to prevent over-milking.
- 2.4. Unsuitable milk is identified and isolated from bulk supplies according to industry standards and the supervisor's direction.
- 2.5. Livestock health problems such as mastitis are identified and reported to the supervisor for treatment.
- 2.6. Livestock on heat are reported to the supervisor if required.
- 2.7. Safe workplace practices are observed according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
3. Complete milking operation
- 3.1. Livestock are safely moved and returned to paddocks without causing undue stress or injury to animal or handler.
- 3.2. Suitable detergents and cleaning supplies are selected according to the supervisor's instructions.
- 3.3. Basic cleaning procedures are carried out to maintain hygiene standards of dairy facilities according to OHS, industry and enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Machinery and equipment malfunctions are identified and reported to the supervisor for repair or replacement.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking may include:
dairy cattle
sheep or goats in the range of dairy types and configurations.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Milking may include:
dairy cattle
sheep or goats in the range of dairy types and configurations.
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:
prepare dairy facilities and equipment to safe and hygienic standards
operate milking equipment in an effective and efficient manner
clean dairy facilities and equipment to industry standards
recognise and isolate unsuitable milk
identify sickness or abnormal behaviour in livestock.
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:
prepare dairy facilities and equipment to safe and hygienic standards
operate milking equipment in an effective and efficient manner
clean dairy facilities and equipment to industry standards
recognise and isolate unsuitable milk
identify sickness or abnormal behaviour in livestock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3569 | RTE2112A | Milk livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL96 | AHCDRY201 | Milk livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |