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AHCMKH305
Mechanically test milking machines

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to mechanically 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 applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

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. Record milking machine specifications

1.1 Establish herd details and health status

1.2 Determine expected performance from machine specifications

1.3 Assess and record condition of components

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks implement controls, record and report to supervisor

2. Calculate required milking machine performance

2.1 Calculate effective reserve based on facility specifications

2.2 Calculate vacuum pump capacity from effective reserve

2.3 Record manufacturer's recommended component specification and matching

3. Measure milking machine performance

3.1 Measure working vacuum levels in line with required performance

3.2 Adjust vacuum to optimise milking facility performance

3.3 Determine and report air consumption and component leakage.

3.4 Test pulsators in line with manufacturer's recommendations

3.5 Establish and match working air consumption to manufacturer's recommendations

4. Make recommendations to optimise machine performance

4.1 Interpret test results in line with desired performance and herd details

4.2 Provide recommendations and a written report on safety considerations for the specific installation tested

4.3 Provide recommendations on milking facility performance

4.4 Complete report on component condition in line with manufacturer's requirements

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:

record milking machine specifications

calculate required milking machine performance

measure milking machine performance

make recommendations to optimise machine performance

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

information required, criteria and methods for assessing herd health status

types, functions, cleaning, monitoring and maintenance of milking machines, milking machine components and milking facility equipment

requirements, criteria and assessment methods for optimal performance of milking machines and their components

requirements and methods for determining the performance targets of a milking enterprise from the herd status and milking installations

possible faults, problems and poor performance with milking machines and their components, impacts on milking operations and corrective actions for these faults and problems

relevant work health and safety requirements

key aspects and components of reports and recommendations to a milking enterprise

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR workplace and 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. Record milking machine specifications

1.1 Establish herd details and health status

1.2 Determine expected performance from machine specifications

1.3 Assess and record condition of components

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks implement controls, record and report to supervisor

2. Calculate required milking machine performance

2.1 Calculate effective reserve based on facility specifications

2.2 Calculate vacuum pump capacity from effective reserve

2.3 Record manufacturer's recommended component specification and matching

3. Measure milking machine performance

3.1 Measure working vacuum levels in line with required performance

3.2 Adjust vacuum to optimise milking facility performance

3.3 Determine and report air consumption and component leakage.

3.4 Test pulsators in line with manufacturer's recommendations

3.5 Establish and match working air consumption to manufacturer's recommendations

4. Make recommendations to optimise machine performance

4.1 Interpret test results in line with desired performance and herd details

4.2 Provide recommendations and a written report on safety considerations for the specific installation tested

4.3 Provide recommendations on milking facility performance

4.4 Complete report on component condition in line with manufacturer's requirements

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:

record milking machine specifications

calculate required milking machine performance

measure milking machine performance

make recommendations to optimise machine performance

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

information required, criteria and methods for assessing herd health status

types, functions, cleaning, monitoring and maintenance of milking machines, milking machine components and milking facility equipment

requirements, criteria and assessment methods for optimal performance of milking machines and their components

requirements and methods for determining the performance targets of a milking enterprise from the herd status and milking installations

possible faults, problems and poor performance with milking machines and their components, impacts on milking operations and corrective actions for these faults and problems

relevant work health and safety requirements

key aspects and components of reports and recommendations to a milking enterprise

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR workplace and 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
Establish herd details and health status 
Determine expected performance from machine specifications 
Assess and record condition of components 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks implement controls, record and report to supervisor 
Calculate effective reserve based on facility specifications 
Calculate vacuum pump capacity from effective reserve 
Record manufacturer's recommended component specification and matching 
Measure working vacuum levels in line with required performance 
Adjust vacuum to optimise milking facility performance 
Determine and report air consumption and component leakage. 
Test pulsators in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Establish and match working air consumption to manufacturer's recommendations 
Interpret test results in line with desired performance and herd details 
Provide recommendations and a written report on safety considerations for the specific installation tested 
Provide recommendations on milking facility performance 
Complete report on component condition in line with manufacturer's requirements 

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