Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Beekeeping
Certificate III in Beekeeping
AHC31818
BEG0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a honey bee (Apis) beekeeper, including the establishment of beehives and apiaries, the transport of live bees and the management of bees for honey production and/or provision of pollination services.
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to beehive ownership and biosecurity codes of practice apply in some states and territories.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- eighteen (18) units of competency:
- thirteen (13) core units plus
- five (5) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- three (3) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- the remaining two (2) units may be selected from the remaining electives listed below
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at AQF Certificate II, III or IV levels.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAO38 | AHCBEK206 | Assemble and maintain beekeeping components | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAO24 | AHCWRK306 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAO45 | AHCBEK312 | Extract honey | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAL72 | AHCBEK301 | Manage honey bee swarms | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAO52 | AHCBEK313 | 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 |
| OAO41 | AHCBEK205 | Prepare and use a bee smoker | 10 | 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 |
| OAO50 | AHCBEK311 | Transport bee hives by road to new apiary site | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Three (3) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC0 | AHC32016 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJS5 | AHC31824 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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