Unit of competency Outline
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Perform queen bee artificial insemination
Perform queen bee artificial insemination
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK402A
AHCBEK402A
State Code
D6686
D6686
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers performing queen bee artificial insemination and defines the standard required to: collect semen from drone honey bees; inseminate queen bees; manage queen bees after insemination; maintain required hygiene standards; keep records in relation to Artificial Insemination (AI) program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine breeding method
- 1.1. Options for artificial breeding are reviewed to determine most suitable and affordable method in line with breeding objectives.
- 1.2. Artificial breeding option is selected and matched to resources so as to meet enterprise's queen and drone management program.
- 1.3. Resource requirements of breeding programs are identified, sourced and arranged.
- 1.4. Program schedules are prepared according to available resources.
- 1.5. Suitable clothing and work environment for self and breeding support staff are made available and comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Implement breeding method
- 2.1. Genetic material is obtained from reliable and legitimate sources.
- 2.2. Genetic material is received, checked and stored to ensure maximum viability and program outcomes, according to industry codes of practice.
- 2.3. Rearing times are managed so that queen bees and drones are of appropriate age and condition when AI is scheduled to occur.
- 2.4. Semen is collected from drones and queens are prepared and inseminated using hygienic techniques to minimise risk of contamination.
- 2.5. After insemination, queen is placed in a colony of suitable strength and monitored to determine whether further insemination or treatments with carbon dioxide are required.
3. Monitor and maintain program
- 3.1. Adjustments in genetic material transfer practices are reviewed to enhance success of future programs.
- 3.2. Data on genetic material transfer programs is documented and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Success rates are determined from breeding objectives and are calculated and used to determine success of AI program.
- 3.4. Information is supplied to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice.
- 3.5. Necessary modifications to queen and drone management program are identified and recorded to assist continuous improvement processes.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Performance relates to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in artificial insemination of queen bees.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Performance relates to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in artificial insemination of queen bees.
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:
collect semen from drone honey bees
inseminate queen bees
manage queen bees after insemination
maintain required hygiene standards
keep records in relation to AI program.
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:
collect semen from drone honey bees
inseminate queen bees
manage queen bees after insemination
maintain required hygiene standards
keep records in relation to AI program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT86 | AHCBEK402 | Perform queen bee artificial insemination | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |