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Dairy Farm Management · Level 6

Milking Dairy Animals

Chapter 2: Milk dairy animals

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Practical 1: Prepare milking area and equipment for dairy cow milking

Dairy Farm Management · Level 6

Milking Dairy Animals

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

TIME: 4 HOURS

⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. You are required to perform the following task:

i. Prepare the milking area measuring 4m by 3m and assemble all milking equipment ready for use as per dairy farm standards.

2. You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:

Tools & Equipment	Materials
Brush/Broom	Milking bucket
Restraint rope	Udder cloths/Towels
Milking stool	Warm water
Gloves	Disinfectant solution
	Milking salve
	Milking record card
	Notebook and pen

⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)

S/N	Item	Quantity
1	Gumboots	1 Pair per Candidate
2	Dust coat	1 Pc per Candidate
3	Head covering cap	1 Pc per Candidate
4	Milking bucket	1 Pc per Candidate
5	Udder cloths/Towels	2 Pcs per Candidate
6	Warm water	5 Litres per Candidate
7	Disinfectant solution	500 ml per Candidate
8	Brush/Broom	1 Pc per 5 Candidates
9	Milking stool	1 Pc per Candidate
10	Restraint rope	1 Pc per Candidate
11	Milking salve	100 ml per 10 Candidates
12	Milking record card	1 Pc per Candidate
13	Notebook and pen	1 Set per Candidate
14	Gloves	1 Pair per Candidate

⬇ PDFAssessor Guide

Items to be Evaluated	Marks Available	Marks Obtained	Comments
TASK 1: Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
Wore gumboots (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Wore dust coat (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Wore head covering cap (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Wore gloves (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Sub-Total	4
TASK 2: Assembling Milking Tools and Equipment
Collected milking bucket (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Collected two udder cloths/towels (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Prepared warm water in clean container (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Prepared disinfectant solution (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Collected milking salve (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Prepared milking record card and notebook (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Collected milking stool and restraint rope (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Sub-Total	7
TASK 3: Cleaning and Disinfecting Milking Area
Swept milking area floor and surroundings (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Washed milking area floor with clean water (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Disinfected milking area using disinfectant solution (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Sub-Total	6
TASK 4: Arranging Milking Equipment for Use
Placed milking bucket at correct position near animal (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Placed clean towels and udder cloths within reach (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Placed milking stool in appropriate position (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Prepared milking salve for post-milking application (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Sub-Total	5
TASK 5: Preparing for Animal Restraint
Collected and checked restraint rope for safety (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Ensured milking area is safe for animal entry (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Guided animal calmly to milking area (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Sub-Total	4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Milking area cleaned, disinfected and measuring approximately 4m by 3m (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
All milking equipment assembled and arranged correctly for use (Award 4 marks or zero)	4
Milking equipment is clean, functional and ready for milking (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
Sub-Total	10
GRAND TOTAL	36

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME: ☐ Competent ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Restrain a dairy cow safely for milking

Dairy Farm Management · Level 6

Milking Dairy Animals

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

TIME: 4 HOURS

⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. You are required to perform the following task:

i. Restrain a dairy cow safely in the milking parlour for milking ensuring effective restraint and minimal stress.

2. You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:

Tools & Equipment	Materials
Restraining rope	Gumboots
Milking stool	Dust coat
Brush/broom	Head covering cap
	Gloves
	Udder cloths/Towels
	Warm water
	Disinfectants
	Milking bucket/pail
	Milking record card
	Note book and pen

⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)

S/N	Item	Quantity
1	Dairy cow	1 Pc per Candidate
2	Restraining rope	1 Pc per Candidate
3	Gumboots	1 Pair per Candidate
4	Dust coat	1 Pc per Candidate
5	Head covering cap	1 Pc per Candidate
6	Gloves	1 Pair per Candidate
7	Milking stool	1 Pc per Candidate
8	Udder cloths/Towels	2 Pcs per Candidate
9	Warm water	Enough per Candidate
10	Disinfectants	Enough per Candidate
11	Milking bucket/pail	1 Pc per Candidate
12	Brush/broom	1 Pc per 5 Candidates
13	Milking record card	1 Pc per Candidate
14	Note book and pen	1 Set per Candidate

⬇ PDFAssessor Guide

Items to be Evaluated	Marks Available	Marks Obtained	Comments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE use
Wearing gumboots (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Wearing dust coat (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Wearing head covering cap (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Wearing gloves (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Sub-Total	4
TASK 2: Assembling tools and equipment
Assembled restraining rope (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Assembled milking stool (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Prepared udder cloths/towels (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Prepared warm water and disinfectants (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Sub-Total	5
TASK 3: Preparing the milking parlour
Cleaned milking parlour using brush/broom (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Disinfected milking parlour (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Sub-Total	4
TASK 4: Restraining the dairy cow
Guided the cow calmly to the milking parlour (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Used restraining rope to tie cow's leg to prevent kicking (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Sub-Total	4
TASK 5: Udder preparation before milking
Washed each teat with warm water and clean towel (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Dried each teat thoroughly with clean towel (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Calmed cow by softly massaging udder and speaking softly (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Sub-Total	6
TASK 6: Post-restraint and cleaning
Released the cow safely after restraint (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Cleaned tools and disposed waste appropriately (Award 2 marks or 0)	2
Washed hands after task completion (Award 1 mark or 0)	1
Sub-Total	4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Cow restrained securely with minimal movement allowing safe milking (Award up to 5 marks based on security and safety of restraint)	5
Milking parlour clean and disinfected before restraint (Award up to 3 marks for cleanliness and disinfection)	3
Udder prepared (clean, dry, and cow calm) ready for milking (Award up to 4 marks for proper udder preparation)	4
Sub-Total	12
GRAND TOTAL	39

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME: ☐ Competent ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

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🔒Clean and disinfect the udder and teats of a dairy cow prior to milkingPractical 3

🔒Perform hand milking of a dairy cow using correct techniquePractical 4

🔒Operate a milking machine to extract milk from a dairy cowPractical 5

🔒Collect and store milk hygienically from a dairy cowPractical 6

🔒Apply post-milking teat dip and perform udder care on a dairy cowPractical 7

🔒Clean and maintain milking equipment after usePractical 8

🔒Monitor Animal Health During Milking by Detecting Signs of MastitisPractical 9

🔒Record milk yield and animal data after milking a dairy cowPractical 10

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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Prepare milking area and equipment for dairy cow milking

Practical 2: Restrain a dairy cow safely for milking

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