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Select and establish an apiary site

Select and establish an apiary site

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK405
State Code
BAR19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and analyse potential honey production sites and select, establish and evaluate an apiary site.The unit applies to experienced beekeepers with thorough understanding in honey production who analyse nectar flow and likely honey production to complete a range of specialist apiary site selection and establishment activities. They work autonomously and have accountability for the work of others. They research, analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, state/territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws which may apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and compliance with biosecurity codes of practice. The transport, siting and cross border movement of livestock including bee hives must comply with state/territory transport, quarantine and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to select and establish an apiary site
  • 1.1 Establish and prioritise criteria for selecting a site
  • 1.2 Identify suitable locality in which to search for site
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate certificates and permits required for moving and establishing an apiary site
  • 1.4 Gather and analyse information for potential sites in selected locality
2. Select the apiary site
  • 2.1 Analyse data collected and select suitable site according to criteria
  • 2.2 Determine capacity of available flora to support desired number of hives
  • 2.3 Prepare a plan to establish an apiary at the selected site
  • 2.4 Select precise areas to establish an apiary within the site
  • 2.5 Ensure appropriate permissions and certificates are obtained prior to locating apiary
3. Establish the apiary at the selected site
  • 3.1 Identify health and safety, biosecurity and food safety hazards and risks and implement controls for establishing suitable apiary sites
  • 3.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 3.3 Select tools and equipment required and ensure serviceability
  • 3.4 Transport hives to apiary site according to workplace procedures, legislative requirements and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.5 Locate hives on site according to site establishment plan and safe handling procedures
  • 3.6 Observe and record access of bees to floral sources and water and effect on colony strength and production
  • 3.7 Monitor the suitability of the site and reposition hives according to honey production and bee activity
  • 3.8 Record results of inspections and any remedial action according to biosecurity and production procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6689 AHCBEK405A Select and establish an apiary site Unit of competency