In this course you’ll learn about:

• Good systems in the milking shed and how to keep the equipment and shed clean and in good order.
• Teamwork and the roles and responsibilities of the people in the Milk Harvesting team.
• The processes involved in the two main types of dairy shed used in Aotearoa-New Zealand, the rotary and the herringbone.
• The dairy milking shed being a health food factory, providing safe and nutritious food for people all over the world, and understand that it needs to be treated that way.
• Recording and reporting, as you are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the farm and its smooth running and profitability depend on you, as a vital member of the team.

How to watch this training

There are 16 videos to watch (videos vary in length, but average between 1 – 4 mins long).  Each video also has a pdf of information and tips on each topic, which you can open, save and print.  As the learning progresses from video to video, the first time around, you’ll need to watch them in the order they’re listed. Once all have been watched, you can then go back to any specific video at any time you like.     

You will learn about:

• Good systems in the milking shed and how to keep the equipment and shed clean and in good order.
• Teamwork and the roles and responsibilities of the people in the Milk Harvesting team.
• The processes involved in the two main types of dairy shed used in Aotearoa-New Zealand, the rotary and the herringbone.
• The dairy milking shed being a health food factory, providing safe and nutritious food for people all over the world, and understand that it needs to be treated that way.
• Recording and reporting, as you are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the farm and its smooth running and profitability depend on you, as a vital member of the team.

The objectives of the course        

Systems

By the end of this course, you will:

• Know how to set up the shed ready for milking.
• Know how to gather the cows, move them to the shed quietly, load them for milking and milk them efficiently, hygienically and without stress for you, your teammates or the animals.
• Understand that you should be familiar with all the systems and processes used in your milking shed and that these systems and processes are documented.
• Understand that these systems and processes are open to discussion and approved changes and improvements. 

The dairy shed

By the end of this course, you will:

• Have a good understanding of both types of milking sheds commonly used in Aotearoa−New Zealand, the rotary and the herringbone.
• Have a good basic understanding of the plant and equipment used to harvest the milk.
• Know how to keep the plant and the workplace clean during and after milking.
• Understand that the milking shed is a health food factory and needs to be kept at that level, to provide safe and nutritious food for human consumption.