Unit of competency Outline
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Open and reassemble a beehive
Open and reassemble a beehive
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK203A
AHCBEK203A
State Code
D6677
D6677
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
20
Description
This unit covers the process of opening and reassembling a beehive in order to carry out routine bee husbandry and related tasks and defines the standard required to: assess weather conditions and nectar availability; minimise risk of robbing and hive stress; raise a beehive lid using a hive tool and bee smoker; reassemble the beehive.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to open a beehive
- 1.1. Required tools and equipment are identified according to supervisor instructions or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all tools and equipment and insufficient or faulty items are reported to supervisor or addressed according to SOPs.
- 1.3. Weather conditions and nectar availability are assessed, and planned activities are adjusted if needed to minimise risk of robbing and hive stress.
- 1.4. Correct manual handling techniques are used and damage to beehive is minimised.
- 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, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.7. Where in effect, site quarantine/biosecurity protocols are followed.
2. Open the beehive
- 2.1. Bees are controlled throughout the opening process by using smoke according to OHS requirements and SOPs.
- 2.2. Work is carried out from a safe and appropriate position in relation to beehive.
- 2.3. Beehive lid is raised using hive tool, and queen excluder, frames and/or supers are removed as required, according to specific task to be undertaken.
- 2.4. All removed frames and supers are placed on upside down lid to ensure they remain dirt free.
3. Reassemble the beehive
- 3.1. Bees are controlled throughout reassembling process by using smoke according to OHS requirements and SOPs.
- 3.2. Brood frames are placed back into hive in the same position from which they were removed unless manipulation is being undertaken.
- 3.3. All frames are replaced in appropriate boxes and, where used, queen excluders and/or supers are replaced.
- 3.4. Beehive lid is replaced and, where used, hive fasteners are done up securely.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Beehives may include:
all types of beehives and enterprises based on bees.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Beehives may include:
all types of beehives and enterprises based on 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:
assess weather conditions and nectar availability
minimise risk of robbing and hive stress
raise a beehive lid using a hive tool and bee smoker
reassemble the beehive.
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:
assess weather conditions and nectar availability
minimise risk of robbing and hive stress
raise a beehive lid using a hive tool and bee smoker
reassemble the beehive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ16 | AHCBEK203 | Open and reassemble a beehive | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |