Milk livestock

KHU-AGR-0219

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to extract milk from a range of livestock. It requires the ability to prepare site and equipment for milking, move and handle livestock, identify and report on abnormal livestock conditions and complete tasks after milking operations. This unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks to support milking operations on a dairy farm under the direction of a supervisor. They may work independently or as part of a team. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, food safety, animal welfare, environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.