Elements and Performance Criteria
- Order installation components
- Contract for work is completed with customer.
- Specified tinware is ordered in line with planned installation.
- Bending and rolling of pipe work by external contract are overseen to ensure specifications are met.
- Components are assembled in transportable sections in preparation for transfer to site.
- Specialist advice is sought for non-standard installations.
- Inspect and prepare installation site
- Site is checked for correct location, dimensions and levels, etc., utilising appropriate measuring equipment.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed, hazards eliminated or risk controlled and risk assessment recorded.
- Non-compliance with the contract specification is reported and alterations and correction are undertaken in co-operation with the appropriate authorities.
- Installation is measured and layout marked in line with contract plans.
- Manufacture components in the workshop
- Vacuum pump guards and stands are manufactured according to specifications.
- Pipelines and vessels are manufactured and assembled according to installation design.
- Electrical components are pre-wired in the workshop.
- Non-milking systems are completed as required in dairy plan.
- OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and safe systems of work implemented during manufacture.
- Install equipment
- Machine/equipment components are prepared for correct sequential installation.
- Machine/equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturers and site specifications and in co-operation with the dairy farmer and other trade and building personnel.
- All work is carried out in accordance with appropriate legislative requirements and in compliance with Australian Standards for Milking Equipment Installation and Performance.
- OHS hazards are identified, risk assessed and safe systems of work implemented during installation.
- Routine modifications/alterations are undertaken to standard operating procedures where required.
- Machine/equipment is levelled, aligned, coupled and connected (excluding electrical components) in accordance with the specification.
- Commission test installed equipment
- Completed equipment is mechanically tested to ensure that it conforms to design specification and performance standards, including OHS standards.
- Equipment performing below standard is brought up to manufacturer's specifications.
- Final work quality and finish complies with established industry standards.
- Site is cleaned and cleared of all materials and debris and left in a safe state and in consideration of environmental and OHS considerations.
- All alterations/modifications are recorded and/or reported to the appropriate authority.