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Extract honey

Extract honey

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK305
State Code
BAN93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate honey extraction equipment safely to extract honey fit for human consumption. The work may be carried out in a mobile processing facility or a purpose built fixed facility.This unit applies to beekeepers who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to extract honey
  • 1.1 Select, check and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and take action to minimise risks to self and others
  • 1.3 Check all equipment is clean, dry, sanitised and serviceable
  • 1.4 Observe personal hygiene requirements including washed hands and wearing of clean clothing
2. Extract honey
  • 2.1 Comply with Quality Assurance (QA) and food safety requirements throughout the process of extracting honey
  • 2.2 Inspect frames visually for areas of brood and, if found, uncap frames by hand to avoid brood
  • 2.3 Warm combs where required to assist the extraction process
  • 2.4 Uncap cells using a hand knife or machine, avoiding damage to cells and frames
  • 2.5 Place frames in the extraction unit and operate the unit
3. Handle extracted honey
  • 3.1 Heat the extracted honey up to 30oC, if necessary, to assist in removing wax, air bubbles, pollen and bees
  • 3.2 Check moisture content of honey and take action to maintain appropriate moisture as required
  • 3.3 Take action to reduce risk of fermentation of honey
4. Store honey
  • 4.1 Store cleaned honey in containers to meet health regulations and customer requirements
  • 4.2 Take a reference sample of honey, label and store
  • 4.3Clean, dry and sanitise all equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6683 AHCBEK305A Extract honey Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO45 AHCBEK312 Extract honey Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC0 AHC32016 Certificate III in Beekeeping Qualification