Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:00 PM AWST
22/07/2026 10:00 PM AWST
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Collect and store propolis
Collect and store propolis
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK401A
AHCBEK401A
State Code
D6685
D6685
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the collection and storage of propolis and defines the standard required to: recognise suitable flora for propolis production; recognise propolis and distinguish it from other substances collected by bees; maintain a healthy hive and colony; judge suitability of a colony for propolis collection; correctly handle bees and work safely around them; collect propolis; apply quality assurance and food safety procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to collect propolis
- 1.1. Suitable colony is selected or acquired.
- 1.2. All equipment to be used in collection of propolis is cleaned and sanitised according to quality assurance and food safety requirements.
- 1.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.5. Suitable propolis trap is constructed and installed, or cracks are created for bees to place propolis.
- 1.6. Propolis production is stimulated by manipulation of environmental conditions.
2. Collect and store propolis
- 2.1. Quality assurance and food safety requirements are complied with throughout collection and storage of propolis.
- 2.2. Propolis is collected from traps by shaking into a container.
- 2.3. Appropriate extraction method is selected and propolis is extracted according to quality assurance and food safety requirements.
- 2.4. Extracted propolis is stored in appropriate clean and dry conditions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Performance relates to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in propolis production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Performance relates to and may include:
all equipment and processes used in propolis 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:
recognise suitable flora for propolis production
recognise propolis and distinguish it from other substances collected by bees
maintain a healthy hive and colony
judge suitability of a colony for propolis collection
correctly handle bees and work safely around them
collect propolis
apply quality assurance and food safety procedures.
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:
recognise suitable flora for propolis production
recognise propolis and distinguish it from other substances collected by bees
maintain a healthy hive and colony
judge suitability of a colony for propolis collection
correctly handle bees and work safely around them
collect propolis
apply quality assurance and food safety procedures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO36 | AHCBEK401 | Collect and store propolis | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D533 | AHC32010 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |