Unit of competency Outline
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Trap and store pollen
Trap and store pollen
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK406A
AHCBEK406A
State Code
D6690
D6690
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers trapping and storing of pollen and defines the standard required to: build a suitable pollen trap and install trap onto hive; correctly collect and process pollen; manage a hive: maintain records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to trap and store pollen
- 1.1. Colony is assessed for suitability for pollen collection.
- 1.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with working with bees are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.4. All equipment used in process of collecting pollen is cleaned and sanitised according to food safety requirements and enterprise procedures.
2. Collect pollen
- 2.1. Suitable pollen trapping mechanism is constructed and installed in hive.
- 2.2. Personal hygiene requirements are met, including washed hands and clean clothing.
- 2.3. Pollen is collected at appropriate frequency, depending on its intended use as bee feed or for human consumption.
- 2.4. Risk of theft by ants is assessed and steps are taken to reduce likelihood of this occurring.
- 2.5. Risk of colony decline is assessed and pollen collection is stopped if necessary.
- 2.6. Pollen is temporarily stored in a suitable container to be transported to processing facilities.
3. Process pollen
- 3.1. Pollen is cleaned to remove all foreign material.
- 3.2. Pollen is air dried until moisture content is appropriate to prevent fermentation and deterioration.
- 3.3. Pollen is stored appropriately and according to its intended use.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pollen production may relate to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in commercial production of pollen.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pollen production may relate to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in commercial production of pollen.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
build a suitable pollen trap and install trap onto hive
correctly collect and process pollen
manage a hive and maintain records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
build a suitable pollen trap and install trap onto hive
correctly collect and process pollen
manage a hive and maintain records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR86 | AHCBEK406 | Trap and store pollen | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |