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Assemble and maintain beekeeping components

Assemble and maintain beekeeping components

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK206
State Code
OAO38
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely assemble and disassemble beehives, identify and repair damaged components, and treat hive components according to biosecurity and legislative requirements.The unit applies to beekeepers who work under routine supervision. This includes identifying and providing solutions to a limited range of predictable 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to assemble or repair hive components
  • 1.1 Confirm construction plans, hive components, other materials and equipment required for hive assembly, repair and treatment with supervisor
  • 1.2 Check and inspect stored hive components for availability and suitability for use
  • 1.3 Remove faulty components from store and replace, repair or discard according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify health and safety hazards and take action according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
2. Assemble or repair hive components
  • 2.1 Inspect hives to identify necessary repairs, scope of job, materials and tools required
  • 2.2 Treat hive components where inspection or testing indicated presence of pests or diseases according to supervisor instructions, biosecurity procedures and product label
  • 2.3 Assemble or repair hive components according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apply treatments to preserve hive components appropriate for materials used and according to workplace procedures, product label and safety data sheets
  • 2.5 Mark hive components with beekeeper identifier according to state or territory legislation
  • 2.6 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
  • 2.7 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
3. Clean up on completion of work
  • 3.1 Return, store or dispose of materials according to workplace waste management and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment
  • 3.3 Report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL99 AHCBEK204 Construct and repair beehives Unit of competency