Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for milking
- Dairy sheds, yards and equipment are prepared for milking operations according to supervisor's instructions and industry requirements.
- Teat sprays are prepared according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- Livestock are moved and yarded in readiness for milking operations.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
- Carry out milking
- Livestock are moved into position and checked and prepared for milking according to industry and hygiene standards.
- Livestock unsuitable for milking are segregated and reported to the supervisor.
- Milking is conducted hygienically and is monitored to prevent over-milking.
- Unsuitable milk is identified and isolated from bulk supplies according to industry standards and the supervisor's direction.
- Livestock health problems such as mastitis are identified and reported to the supervisor for treatment.
- Livestock on heat are reported to the supervisor if required.
- Safe workplace practices are observed according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Complete milking operation
- Livestock are safely moved and returned to paddocks without causing undue stress or injury to animal or handler.
- Suitable detergents and cleaning supplies are selected according to the supervisor's instructions.
- Basic cleaning procedures are carried out to maintain hygiene standards of dairy facilities according to OHS, industry and enterprise requirements.
- Machinery and equipment malfunctions are identified and reported to the supervisor for repair or replacement.