Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Beekeeping
Certificate III in Beekeeping
AHC32016
BDC0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in bee keeping.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = twelve (12)
Elective Units = four (4)
- two (2) units must be selected from the list below
- two (2) units must come from the list below or any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the beekeeping industry and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAO24 | AHCWRK306 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAL99 | AHCBEK204 | Construct and repair beehives | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN93 | AHCBEK305 | Extract honey | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAL72 | AHCBEK301 | Manage honey bee swarms | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAT24 | AHCBEK306 | Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAM58 | AHCBEK302 | Manipulate honey bee brood | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ16 | AHCBEK203 | Open and reassemble a beehive | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAL71 | AHCBEK304 | Remove a honey crop from a hive | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAT74 | AHCBEK303 | Re-queen a honey bee colony | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAR19 | AHCBEK405 | Select and establish an apiary site | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAN00 | AHCBEK202 | Use a bee smoker | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG0 | AHC31818 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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