Elements and Performance Criteria
- Wet test milking equipment
- Relevant mechanical testing reports and outcomes are collated as the basis for additional tests in consultation with the farmer or adviser.
- Protocols for wet testing are established to suit the individual installation requirements.
- Test equipment is installed at specific locations, as required, to complete tests according to industry standard methods and procedures.
- Vacuum levels and vacuum drop are measured and recorded and abnormalities identified.
- Carry out milking-time tests of milking equipment
- Protocols for the conduct of milking-time tests are established with the farmer and other relevant industry professionals based on a consideration of the previous dry or wet testing outcomes.
- Testing equipment is installed, as required, to complete agreed tests during milking.
- Milking-time tests are completed according to industry standard procedures in cooperation with the milking personnel and results recorded.
- Written assessment and recommendations are reported to the dairy farmer or manager.