Dairy Plant Management  ·  Level 5
Dairy Microbiology Principles
Chapter 4: Dispatch of Milk
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Milk Collection and Sampling for Quality Testing

Dairy Plant Management · Level 5
Dairy Microbiology Principles
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Collect 250 ml sterile milk samples from a 10-liter milk can, label them accurately with sample ID and temperature, and prepare for dispatch.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Milk sampling dipperSterile sample bottles (250 ml)
Milk stirrerSticky labels/stickers
ThermometerHand gloves
Permanent marker penHair net
Lab coat
Closed shoes
Clean cloth or paper towels
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Milk sampling dipper1 Pc per 5 Candidates
2Sterile sample bottles (250 ml)2 Pcs per Candidate
3Sticky labels/stickers4 Pcs per Candidate
4Permanent marker pen1 Pc per Candidate
5Clean milk can (10 liters capacity)1 Pc per Candidate
6Milk stirrer (stainless steel rod)1 Pc per 5 Candidates
7Thermometer (0-100°C, food grade)1 Pc per 5 Candidates
8Potable clean waterEnough for all Candidates
9Hand gloves1 Pair per Candidate
10Hair net1 Pc per Candidate
11Lab coat1 Pc per Candidate
12Closed shoes1 Pair per Candidate
13Clean cloth or paper towels2 Pcs per Candidate
14Waste disposal bin1 Pc per Working Area
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: MILK SAMPLE COLLECTION AND LABELING
Wore appropriate protective PPEs including hair net, hand gloves, lab coat, and closed shoes
(Award 1 mark for each item or zero = 4 marks)
4
Ensured the milk can and sampling area were clean and hygienic
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Agitated/stirred the milk in the milk can thoroughly using a stainless steel stirrer
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Measured and recorded the temperature of the milk using a food-grade thermometer
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Used sterile sampling dipper to collect 250 ml milk samples without contamination
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Transferred milk samples into sterile sample bottles with minimal spillage
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Labeled each sample bottle accurately with sample ID, date, time, and temperature using permanent marker and sticky labels
(Award 1 mark for each correct labeling item = 4 marks)
4
Sealed sample bottles properly to prevent contamination during dispatch
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Cleaned and wiped the sampling area and tools after use
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Disposed of wastes properly in the designated waste disposal bin
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total27
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Milk samples collected are exactly 250 ml each, properly labeled with sample ID, date, time, and temperature, and sealed tightly
(Award 2 marks each for volume accuracy, labeling completeness, sealing, and sample cleanliness = 8 marks)
8
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Milk Cooling and Storage for Dispatch

Dairy Plant Management · Level 5
Dairy Microbiology Principles
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Cool and store 10 litres of raw milk in a 500 litre capacity cooling tank and transfer 20 litres into a storage can ready for dispatch with temperature maintained at 4°C.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Milk cooling tank (capacity 500 litres)Fresh raw milk
Milk storage can (capacity 20 litres)Sanitizing solution (food grade)
Digital milk thermometer (range 0-100°C)Clean cold water
Milk stirrer (stainless steel)Sticky labels
Measuring jug (1 litre capacity)
Cleaning brush (milk can brush)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Milk cooling tank (capacity 500 litres)1 Pc per Candidate
2Milk storage can (capacity 20 litres)1 Pc per Candidate
3Digital milk thermometer (range 0-100°C)1 Pc per Candidate
4Milk stirrer (stainless steel)1 Pc per Candidate
5Sanitizing solution (food grade)500 ml per Candidate
6Clean cold water5 Litres per Candidate
7Measuring jug (1 litre capacity)1 Pc per Candidate
8Cleaning brush (milk can brush)1 Pc per Candidate
9Hair net1 Pc per Candidate
10Hand gloves1 Pair per Candidate
11Lab coat1 Pc per Candidate
12Closed shoes1 Pair per Candidate
13Fresh raw milk10 Litres per Candidate
14Sticky labels4 Pcs per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Milk Cooling and Storage
Wore appropriate PPE: Hair net, hand gloves, lab coat, closed shoes
(Award 1 mark for each item)
4
Pre-rinsed the milk cooling tank and storage can with clean cold water
(Award 1 mark each)
2
Sanitized the milk cooling tank and storage can using food grade sanitizing solution
(Award 1 mark each)
2
Measured and poured 10 litres of fresh raw milk into the cooling tank
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Stirred milk gently using milk stirrer to ensure uniform cooling
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Monitored and recorded milk temperature every 15 minutes until it reached 4°C
(Award 1 mark for each correct temperature reading and recording, max 4 marks)
4
Transferred cooled milk into 20 litre storage can without spillage
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sealed and labeled the storage can with product name, date, and time of cooling
(Award 1 mark each)
3
Cleaned and cleared the working area after completion
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Milk temperature maintained at 4°C ±1°C before dispatch
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Milk stored in clean, sanitized cooling tank and storage can
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Storage can correctly labeled with accurate details
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL31
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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