Dairy Farm Operations  ·  Level 4
Milking Dairy Animals
Chapter 3: Complete dairy animal milking
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Prepare dairy animal udder for milking by cleaning and inspection

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
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 udder of a dairy cow by cleaning and inspecting it thoroughly to ensure readiness for milking in accordance with hygiene and animal welfare standards.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Milking bucketSource of water
SieveMilking jelly
TowelDisinfectant
Strip cupCleaning detergent
RopeFirst aid kit
Dairy animal
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Gumboots1 pair per Candidate
2Overall1 per Candidate
3Gloves1 pair per Candidate
4Facemask1 per Candidate
5Milking bucket (5 litres)1 per 5 Candidates
6Sieve1 per 5 Candidates
7Towel1 per Candidate
8Source of waterAccessible to all Candidates
9Strip cup1 per 5 Candidates
10RopeEnough
11Milking jelly (50 ml)1 per 5 Candidates
12DisinfectantEnough
13Cleaning detergentAccessible to all Candidates
14First aid kitAccessible to all Candidates
15Dairy animal (cow)1 per 10 Candidates
16Floor cleaning equipment1 per 5 Candidates
17Pen and a notebook1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare dairy animal udder for milking
Worn correct Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, overall, gloves, facemask) according to workplace procedures
(Award 1 mark each per correctly worn PPE or zero)
4
Identified milking tools, equipment, materials and supplies provided and their function (milking bucket, sieve, towel, water source, strip cup, rope, milking jelly, disinfectant)
(Award 1 mark each for correct identification and function or zero)
14
Handled milking materials as per hygiene standards (cleaned materials ready for use, correct handling of tools and equipment)
(Award 1 mark each or zero)
2
Stored materials properly after use
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Identified and recorded hazards in the milking environment (faulty equipment, poor hygiene, poorly stored tools and equipment, location of first aid kit)
(Award 1 mark for each hazard identified and 1 mark for recording or zero)
8
Restrained dairy animal in the milking area according to prescribed standards (safe and humane handling, proper positioning, minimized stress)
(Award 2 marks each or zero)
6
Cleaned the milking area following laid down procedures (used cleaning agents appropriately, segregated waste properly, minimized water wastage, recorded cleaning activities as per LPM)
(Award 1 mark each or zero)
5
Disposed waste materials according to prescribed standards
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total41
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Udder cleaned thoroughly and inspected for cleanliness, signs of mastitis or injury, and readiness for milking
(Award up to 10 marks based on completeness and correctness of cleaning and inspection)
10
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL51
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Assemble and sanitize milking equipment for dairy animal milking

Dairy Farm Operations · Level 4
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.  Assemble and sanitize milking equipment including a 5 litre milking bucket with sieve and towels as per hygiene standards before milking.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Milking bucketMilking jelly
SieveDisinfectant
TowelCleaning detergent
Strip cupSource of water
Pen and notebookFirst aid kit
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Gumboots1 pair per Candidate
2Overall1 per Candidate
3Gloves1 pair per Candidate
4Face mask1 per Candidate
5Milking bucket (5 litres)1 per 5 Candidates
6Sieve1 per 5 Candidates
7Towel1 per Candidate
8Source of waterAccessible to all Candidates
9Strip cup1 per 5 Candidates
10Milking jelly (50 ml)1 per 5 Candidates
11DisinfectantEnough for all Candidates
12Cleaning detergentAccessible to all Candidates
13First aid kitAccessible to all Candidates
14Pen and notebook1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and sanitization of milking equipment
Worn correct Personal Protective Equipment (gumboots, overall, gloves, face mask)
(Award 1 mark each for correct PPE worn or 0)
4
Identified all milking tools, equipment, materials and their functions
(Award 1 mark each for correctly identifying and describing: milking bucket, sieve, towel, water, strip cup, milking jelly, disinfectant, cleaning detergent, first aid kit, pen and notebook, gloves, gumboots, overall, face mask)
14
Handled milking materials as per hygiene standards by cleaning and sanitizing equipment properly
(Award 1 mark each for cleaning and correct handling or 0)
2
Stored cleaned milking equipment properly in designated clean area
(Award 1 mark for proper storage or 0)
1
Identified and recorded hazards related to milking equipment and environment (e.g. faulty equipment, poor hygiene, improper storage) and location of first aid kit
(Award 1 mark each for identifying and recording hazards and first aid kit location or 0)
8
Sub-Total29
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Milking equipment assembled correctly and sanitized as per hygiene standards
(Award up to 8 marks for correct assembly, sanitation, and readiness for milking)
8
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL37
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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