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Prepare and use a bee smoker

Prepare and use a bee smoker

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK205
State Code
OAO41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
28/05/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a bee smoker when undertaking bee husbandry tasks.The unit applies to individuals who operate a bee smoker. This includes identifying and providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. State and territory regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership, biosecurity and the lighting of fires in the open.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare bee smoker for use
  • 1.1 Identify the activity to be undertaken according to job requirements
  • 1.2 Assess the climatic and other conditions that permit the use of smoker and adjust planned activities according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Check bee smoker for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and risks associated with the use of a bee smoker and apply control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.6 Ensure an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control according to regulations and workplace fire prevention procedures
  • 1.7 Assess defensive behaviour of bees by considering weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee
  • 1.8 Prepare the bee smoker with suitable fuel and ignite according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.9 Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain smoke according to workplace procedures
2. Use bee smoker to manage bees
  • 2.1 Direct smoke into hive using the bellows and allow sufficient time for its effect according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Use the smoker on hive and monitor its effect to maintain control of bees according to their behaviour
  • 2.3 Ensure the smoker remains alight and within easy reach when in use
  • 2.4 Ensure the smoker is used and extinguished safely according to operating instructions and workplace fire prevention procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN00 AHCBEK202 Use a bee smoker Unit of competency