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Trap and store pollen

Trap and store pollen

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK309
State Code
OAO30
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and install a suitable pollen trapping mechanism to collect and store pollen according to its intended use. The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the collection of pollen according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and to solve problems.State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and compliance with biosecurity codes of practice.State and territory food safety legislation, regulations and standards apply to pollen that is used in food for human consumption.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to trap and store pollen
  • 1.1 Identify and select suitable floral resources
  • 1.2 Assess colony for suitability for pollen collection according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls
  • 1.4 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Ensure equipment to be used in the process of collecting pollen is clean and sanitised according to food safety requirements
2. Collect pollen
  • 2.1 Select and obtain suitable pollen trap equipment and use according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Adhere to personal hygiene requirements according to food safety and handling procedures
  • 2.3 Collect pollen at frequency according to workplace hive management procedures and quality standards
  • 2.4 Assess risk for pest attack or contamination of pollen and implement corrective action
  • 2.5 Assess risk of colony decline and implement corrective action according to hive management procedures
  • 2.6 Store pollen to be transported according to food safety and quality standards and workplace procedures
3. Process pollen
  • 3.1 Clean pollen according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Treat pollen to prevent fermentation and deterioration and store according to workplace procedures and food safety and quality standards
  • 3.3 Maintain appropriate records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR86 AHCBEK406 Trap and store pollen Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG0 AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping Qualification
BJS5 AHC31824 Certificate III in Beekeeping Qualification