Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:45 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:45 AM AWST
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Provide bee pollination services
Provide bee pollination services
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK404
AHCBEK404
State Code
BAQ44
BAQ44
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide bee pollination services. This unit applies to beekeepers who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area.They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.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. Assess pollination service requirement
- 1.1 confirm with client the pollination services to be provided
- 1.2 Determine number and types of colonies required for crop
- 1.3 Assess strength and condition of bee colonies for their suitability for use as crop pollinators
- 1.4 Assess risk of pollination problems with client and agree and establish process to monitor risk
- 1.5 Provide technical information to client
2. Price and formalise agreement for pollination services
- 2.1 Identify and calculate costs in providing pollination services
- 2.2 Confirm with client the price for pollination services
- 2.3 Make and document formal agreement with client
3. Monitor pollination performance of bee colonies
- 3.1 Liaise with client on spraying programmes
- 3.2 Monitor crop within appropriate timeframe for evidence of bee foraging and pollination efficiency
- 3.3 Take remedial action where required
- 3.4 Demonstrate hive strength and condition to client
- 3.5 Maintain swarm control
- 3.6 Carry out bee husbandry practices
4. Comply with industry and legislative requirement
- 4.1 Obtain appropriate health certificates and permits where bees are to be moved across state borders
- 4.2 Follow appropriate pollination code of practice
- 4.3 Comply with all Apiary Acts and other relevant Acts and regulations and local government regulations affecting beekeeping
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6688 | AHCBEK404A | Provide bee pollination services | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAO51 | AHCBEK408 | Provide bee pollination services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC0 | AHC32016 | Certificate III in Beekeeping | Qualification |