Mechanically test milking machines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCMKH305A, 'Mechanically test milking machines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Record milking machine specifications

1.1. Herd details and health status are established in consultation with dairy farmer.

1.2. Overall machine specifications are recorded to establish expected performance.

1.3. Component condition is assessed and recorded.

1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and risks assessed in line with workplace OHS and industry standards, and reported to supervisor.

2. Calculate required milking machine performance

2.1. Effective reserve is calculated based on individual shed specification.

2.2. Vacuum pump capacity is calculated from effective reserve.

2.3. Manufacturer's recommended component specification and matching is recorded.

3. Measure milking machine performance

3.1. Working vacuum levels are measured in line with required performance.

3.2. Vacuum is adjusted as required to optimise plant performance.

3.3. Air consumption and component leakage is established and reported.

3.4. Pulsators are tested in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.5. Working air consumption is established and matched to manufacturer's recommendations in line with industry standards.

4. Make recommendations to optimise machine performance

4.1. Test results are interpreted in line with desired performance and herd details.

4.2. Verbal recommendations backed with a written report are provided to the farmer or shed manager on safety considerations for the specific installation tested.

4.3. Written recommendations on plant performance are provided to the farmer.

4.4. Report on component condition is completed in line with manufacturer's requirements.