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Collect and store propolis

Collect and store propolis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK307
State Code
OAO49
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 collect propolis from bee hives and store propolis according to food safety standards. The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the specialist production of propolis according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to collect propolis
  • 1.1 Identify and prepare hives suitable for propolis collection
  • 1.2 Clean and sanitise equipment to be used
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and take action to minimise risks
  • 1.4 Select, check, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Determine and implement propolis production strategy
  • 1.6 Stimulate propolis production by manipulating hive conditions
2. Collect and store propolis
  • 2.1 Remove propolis from hive with minimum colony disturbance and care according to production strategy
  • 2.2 Comply with quality assurance and food safety requirements throughout propolis production process
  • 2.3 Observe personal hygiene requirements according to food health and safety standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Extract propolis according to production strategy and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Store extracted propolis according to food safety standards, quality and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO36 AHCBEK401 Collect and store propolis Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG0 AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping Qualification
BJS5 AHC31824 Certificate III in Beekeeping Qualification