National Certificate in Dairy Farming - Herd Testing

Level 3 Credits 51

This qualification is for people involved in herd testing in the dairy industry.

On completion of this qualification people can progress to other qualifications in the agriculture or dairy industries such as the:
*National Certificate in Agriculture - Animal Feeding and Pastures
*National Certificate in Agriculture - Animal Health and Husbandry
*National Certificate in Agriculture - Cattle Breeding
*National Certificate in Dairy Farming - Animal Health and Husbandry
*National Certificate in Dairy Farming - Milking
*National Certificate in Agriculture - Level 4

COMPULSORY:  49 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
22016	Plan and prepare for herd testing, and collect equipment and milk samples following herd testing	3	10
22017	Set up equipment and carry out herd testing, and carry out procedures following herd testing	3	23
22018	Demonstrate knowledge of herd testing and its benefits to the agriculture industry	3	3
22020	Carry out inspection and periodic calibration of milk meters	3	4
23541	Locate hazards, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace	2	5
25697	Demonstrate knowledge of rubberware, and milk meters used in herd testing equipment	2	4

 

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 2 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
22021	Process milk samples from herd testing, and prepare trays for storing milk samples	2	2
22022	Develop, implement and monitor a seasonal plan for herd testing	4	4
25696	Demonstrate knowledge of nozzles used in herd testing equipment	2	2