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Mechanically test milking machines

Mechanically test milking machines

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH305A
State Code
D7048
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the process of the static testing of milking equipment and the compilation of results according to industry standard reporting procedures and defines the work practices required to: disassemble and reassemble milking machines and equipment; operate milking machine testing equipment; calculate effective reserve and vacuum pump capacity for the plant; measure air consumption and component leakage, and adjust vacuum to optimise performance; record measurements of milking machine performance; identify and make appropriate recommendations to the dairy manager.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Record milking machine specifications
  • 1.1. Herd details and health status are established in consultation with dairy farmer.
  • 1.2. Overall machine specifications are recorded to establish expected performance.
  • 1.3. Component condition is assessed and recorded.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and risks assessed in line with workplace OHS and industry standards, and reported to supervisor.
2. Calculate required milking machine performance
  • 2.1. Effective reserve is calculated based on individual shed specification.
  • 2.2. Vacuum pump capacity is calculated from effective reserve.
  • 2.3. Manufacturer's recommended component specification and matching is recorded.
3. Measure milking machine performance
  • 3.1. Working vacuum levels are measured in line with required performance.
  • 3.2. Vacuum is adjusted as required to optimise plant performance.
  • 3.3. Air consumption and component leakage is established and reported.
  • 3.4. Pulsators are tested in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 3.5. Working air consumption is established and matched to manufacturer's recommendations in line with industry standards.
4. Make recommendations to optimise machine performance
  • 4.1. Test results are interpreted in line with desired performance and herd details.
  • 4.2. Verbal recommendations backed with a written report are provided to the farmer or shed manager on safety considerations for the specific installation tested.
  • 4.3. Written recommendations on plant performance are provided to the farmer.
  • 4.4. Report on component condition is completed in line with manufacturer's requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Sheds may include:
herringbone sheds
rotary sheds
conventional sheds.
Data collected for overall machine specifications may include:
details of vacuum pumps
milkline size
milkline fall
airline sizes
regulator detail
pulley and belt sizes
electric motor size
claw specifications
liner and cup specifications
shaft speeds.
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:
disassemble and reassemble milking machines and equipment
operate milking machine testing equipment
calculate effective reserve and vacuum pump capacity for the plant
measure air consumption and component leakage, and adjust vacuum to optimise performance
record measurements of milking machine performance
identify and make appropriate recommendations to the dairy manager.
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
S3568 RTE2314A Mechanically test milking machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN61 AHCMKH305 Mechanically test milking machines Unit of competency
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