AGRI410 – Optimisation of Milk Quality
Module code
AGRI410
Module title
Optimisation of Milk Quality
Prescription
This module is intended for people who are working on a dairy farm and recognises the skills and knowledge necessary to take responsibility for optimising milk quality.
Programmes
- SX1605
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1:Supervise milk harvesting procedures to optimise milk quality
2:Supervise farm dairy cleaning procedures and milking plant maintenance - Content
- -Milk harvested for commercial supply meets industry standards.
-Contaminated milk is disposed of in accordance with industry standards.
-Managing sick and diseased livestock in accordance with industry standards.
-Maintaining records of livestock treatments according to dairy company requirements.
-Monitoring progress towards milk quality targets.
-Comparing own farm milk quality performance with industry targets.
-Plant cleaning procedures to meet industry standards.
-Identifying and correcting faults in the milking plant in accordance with workplace procedures.
-Identifying faults in the milking plant that require specialist intervention.
-Maintaining the milking plant in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Face to face delivery, including lectures, workshops, and tutorials and small group sessions, either on site or through methods such as interactive video conferencing. Flexible and blended delivery modes will be used which best meet the requirements of the learner and the learning outcomes.
- Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence 100
