Unit of competency Outline
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Construct and repair beehives
Construct and repair beehives
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK204A
AHCBEK204A
State Code
D6678
D6678
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of constructing and repairing beehives and defines the standard required to: assemble construction materials and check that they present no risk of contamination to environment or apiculture products; mark beehives as they are constructed or repaired; select and use tools appropriate to task being performed; use only timber treatments approved for beehives.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to construct or repair beehives
- 1.1. Required materials and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor instructions.
- 1.2. Beehive components for assembly or use in repairs are checked to ensure that they are suitable for use.
- 1.3. Faulty or incorrect components are returned to storeroom and replaced, repaired or disposed of according to enterprise policy.
- 1.4. Checks are conducted on all other materials and equipment and insufficient or faulty items are reported to supervisor.
- 1.5. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to supervisor.
2. Construct or repair beehives
- 2.1. Beehives requiring repair are inspected visually to identify scope of job and materials and tools required.
- 2.2. Where visual inspection indicates presence of American foulbrood disease, beehives are burned or sent for irradiation.
- 2.3. Beehive components are assembled or repaired using appropriate replacement parts, nails, joins, glues and construction techniques.
- 2.4. Appropriate timber treatments are applied to beehive.
- 2.5. Constructed or repaired beehive and all components are correctly and legibly marked in accordance with state and territory requirements.
- 2.6. Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.7. A clean and safe work site is maintained while working.
- 2.8. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Clean up on completion of work
- 3.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to enterprise procedures and/or supervisor instructions.
- 3.2. Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and supervisor instructions.
- 3.3. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor or noted in enterprise records, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Beehives may include:
all types of beehives used in commercial production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Beehives may include:
all types of beehives used in commercial production.
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:
assemble construction materials and check that they present no risk of contamination to environment or apiculture products
mark beehives as they are constructed or repaired
select and use tools appropriate to task being performed
use only timber treatments approved for beehives.
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:
assemble construction materials and check that they present no risk of contamination to environment or apiculture products
mark beehives as they are constructed or repaired
select and use tools appropriate to task being performed
use only timber treatments approved for beehives.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL99 | AHCBEK204 | Construct and repair beehives | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |