Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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 AHCMKH403A, 'Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine cooling and storage system requirements

1.1. Available water supply is identified and analysed in line with cooling requirements for quality and quantity.

1.2. Components of the on-farm dairy milk cooling and storage requirements are identified to meet standard industry guidelines and herd and dairy factory needs.

1.3. Design considerations, including the siting of components, are identified 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 the supervisor.

2. Identify milk pre-cooling requirements

2.1. Maximum peak flow of milk delivery is measured and recorded.

2.2. Cooling water temperatures and quality are checked against design specifications.

2.3. Available milk cooling equipment is compared to design requirements and suitable equipment selected.

2.4. Relevant legislation including OHS and human health requirements is identified and compliance targets established.

2.5. Water cooling system requirements are identified in line with installed equipment and available resources.

3. Identify milk storage requirements

3.1. Farm milk production together with projected production increases is estimated in line with the available farm management plan.

3.2. Milk entry temperature and other critical design considerations are established in consultation with the shed manager and available data.

3.3. Vat selection is made meet shed production requirements and bulk milk collection routines.

4. Install milk cooling and storage equipment

4.1. Plate cooler and other components of the pre-cooling system are installed in line with established system design and industry standards.

4.2. Vat and refrigeration equipment are installed to meet design specifications.

4.3. Commissioning tests are completed as required to ensure that the operation of all elements of the cooling and storage equipment complies with performance targets and milk supply quality standards.

5. Operate and maintain milk cooling&storage equipment

5.1. Routine maintenance program requirements are completed in line with manufacturers' recommendations.

5.2. Repair and service requirements including operational faults are identified as a structured part of maintenance routines.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCMKH403A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture