Assessor Resource
AHCMKH304A
Monitor and provide advice on cleaning milking machines
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires some judgement and discretion and is carried out independently. The role of providing advice to achieve the highest possible standards of dairy hygiene requires an understanding of the milking process, the nature of milk and the basic components of the cleaning process.
This unit covers the process of carrying out the cleaning of milking machines and associated equipment including detergent selection, selecting wash cycle programs and problem investigation of cleaning systems and defines the standard required to: assemble/disassemble milking equipment; carry out milking equipment and vat cleaning routines; prepare cleaning solutions in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; evaluate cleaning routines for equipment and vats and identify cleaning problems; identify mechanical and chemical safety hazards associated with the cleaning process.
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