Assessor Resource

AHCDRY302
Operate a dairy recycling system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a dairy recycling system.

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.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for dairy waste disposal operations

1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken from the work program

1.2 Hold discussions with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for the work to be undertaken

2. Maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system

2.1 Service and maintain dairy waste removal and disposal equipment

2.2 Use dairy waste disposal systems according to system design and in compliance with approval granted by local government and the State environment protection authority

2.3 Carry out recognised techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages

2.4 Flush and drain in-shed dairy waste pits

3. Monitor dairy waste disposal system

3.1 Check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective operation of the system

3.2 Carry out cleaning procedures and hygiene practices

3.3 Identify environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal, assess likely outcomes and if necessary, take responsive action in line with enterprise environmental policies

4. Conduct hygiene and administration activities

4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer's specifications

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment appropriately

4.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations safely and appropriately

4.4 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

make preparations for dairy waste disposal operations

maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system in accordance with work health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice

monitor dairy waste disposal system

carry out irrigation from dairy waste storages.

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and work health and safety hazards associated with the dairy recycling system

conduct hygiene and administration activities

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

apply enterprise environmental policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

enterprise work program and program requirements for dairy waste disposal operations

relevant work health and safety requirements

tools, equipment and systems used for diary waste disposal operations (dairy waste handling, removal and disposal) and their functions, cleaning, maintenance, servicing and storage of such tools, equipment and systems

relevant local government, State and Commonwealth regulations and industry requirements for diary waste disposal operations

environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal operations and dairy waste irrigation, and strategies to mitigate such impacts

irrigation techniques for dairy waste

functions, maintenance and service of effluent pits

methods for safe and appropriate disposal of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from effluent operations

documentation and type of records that need to be completed for effluent operations

relevant biosecurity requirements and environmental sustainability practices

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for dairy waste disposal operations

1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken from the work program

1.2 Hold discussions with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for the work to be undertaken

2. Maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system

2.1 Service and maintain dairy waste removal and disposal equipment

2.2 Use dairy waste disposal systems according to system design and in compliance with approval granted by local government and the State environment protection authority

2.3 Carry out recognised techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages

2.4 Flush and drain in-shed dairy waste pits

3. Monitor dairy waste disposal system

3.1 Check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective operation of the system

3.2 Carry out cleaning procedures and hygiene practices

3.3 Identify environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal, assess likely outcomes and if necessary, take responsive action in line with enterprise environmental policies

4. Conduct hygiene and administration activities

4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer's specifications

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment appropriately

4.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations safely and appropriately

4.4 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

make preparations for dairy waste disposal operations

maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system in accordance with work health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice

monitor dairy waste disposal system

carry out irrigation from dairy waste storages.

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and work health and safety hazards associated with the dairy recycling system

conduct hygiene and administration activities

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

apply enterprise environmental policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

enterprise work program and program requirements for dairy waste disposal operations

relevant work health and safety requirements

tools, equipment and systems used for diary waste disposal operations (dairy waste handling, removal and disposal) and their functions, cleaning, maintenance, servicing and storage of such tools, equipment and systems

relevant local government, State and Commonwealth regulations and industry requirements for diary waste disposal operations

environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal operations and dairy waste irrigation, and strategies to mitigate such impacts

irrigation techniques for dairy waste

functions, maintenance and service of effluent pits

methods for safe and appropriate disposal of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from effluent operations

documentation and type of records that need to be completed for effluent operations

relevant biosecurity requirements and environmental sustainability practices

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm work to be undertaken from the work program 
Hold discussions with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for the work to be undertaken 
Service and maintain dairy waste removal and disposal equipment 
Use dairy waste disposal systems according to system design and in compliance with approval granted by local government and the State environment protection authority 
Carry out recognised techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages 
Flush and drain in-shed dairy waste pits 
Check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective operation of the system 
Carry out cleaning procedures and hygiene practices 
Identify environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal, assess likely outcomes and if necessary, take responsive action in line with enterprise environmental policies 
Clean equipment according to manufacturer's specifications 
Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment appropriately 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations safely and appropriately 
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly 

Forms

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