Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:05 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:05 AM AWST
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Support beekeeping work
Support beekeeping work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK201A
AHCBEK201A
State Code
D6675
D6675
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
20
Description
This unit covers the process of supporting beekeeping and defines the standard required to: assist with routine beekeeping activities; work safely around and with bees; apply knowledge of food safety regulations when handling frames and honey or other hive products for human consumption.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for beekeeping work
- 1.1. Required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment, and insufficient or faulty items are reported to supervisor.
- 1.3. Correct manual handling techniques are used when loading and unloading materials to minimise damage to self, others, load and vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Work support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and supervisor instructions.
2. Undertake beekeeping work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification is sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner and according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Enterprise policies and procedures in relation to workplace practices in the handling and disposal of materials are observed.
- 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Materials, tools and equipment are handled and transported according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.2. Waste material produced during work is handled according to supervisor instructions.
- 3.3. Clean and safe work site is maintained while working.
4. Clean up on completion of work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and supervisor instructions.
- 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, 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.
Bees may include:
all species of bees used in production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Bees may include:
all species of bees used in 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:
assist with routine beekeeping activities
work safely around and with bees
apply knowledge of food safety regulations when handling frames and honey or other hive products for human consumption.
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:
assist with routine beekeeping activities
work safely around and with bees
apply knowledge of food safety regulations when handling frames and honey or other hive products for human consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP48 | AHCBEK201 | Support beekeeping work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |