Unit of competency
Modification History
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a dairy recycling system.
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 take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Dairy (DRY)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for dairy waste disposal operations |
1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken from the work program 1.2 Hold discussions with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment for the work to be undertaken |
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2. Maintain and operate a dairy waste storage and disposal system |
2.1 Service and maintain dairy waste removal and disposal equipment 2.2 Use dairy waste disposal systems according to system design and in compliance with approval granted by local government and the State environment protection authority 2.3 Carry out recognised techniques for irrigation from dairy waste storages 2.4 Flush and drain in-shed dairy waste pits |
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3. Monitor dairy waste disposal system |
3.1 Check flow rates, pit levels and equipment regularly to maintain effective operation of the system 3.2 Carry out cleaning procedures and hygiene practices 3.3 Identify environmental impacts of dairy waste disposal, assess likely outcomes and if necessary, take responsive action in line with enterprise environmental policies |
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4. Conduct hygiene and administration activities |
4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer's specifications 4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment appropriately 4.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations safely and appropriately 4.4 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCDRY302A Operate a dairy recycling system.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
