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Performance test milking machines

Performance test milking machines

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMKH405
State Code
BAS38
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to performance test milking machines.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 may apply to partnerships between milking machine technicians, veterinarians, dairy factory field officers, herd test personnel, detergent and chemical company representatives, original equipment manufacturer representatives, regulatory authority personnel and enterprise.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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. Wet test milking machine/equipment
  • 1.1 Apply enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.2 Collate relevant mechanical testing reports and outcomes as the basis for additional tests
  • 1.3 Establish protocols for wet testing to suit individual installation requirements
  • 1.4 Install test equipment at specific locations to complete tests
  • 1.5 Measure and record vacuum levels and vacuum drop and identify abnormalities
2. Carry out milking-time tests of milking machine/equipment
  • 2.1 Establish protocols for milking-time tests based on consideration of previous dry or wet testing outcomes
  • 2.2 Install testing equipment to complete agreed tests during milking
  • 2.3 Complete milking-time tests and record results
  • 2.4 Submit written assessment and recommendations to the enterprise
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7053 AHCMKH405A Performance test milking machines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification