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Open and reassemble a beehive

Open and reassemble a beehive

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK203
State Code
BAQ16
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to open and reassemble a beehive to carry out routine bee husbandry and related tasks.The unit applies to individuals that undertake routine beekeeping tasks. 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 open a beehive
  • 1.1 Confirm the activity to be undertaken according to job requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and take action according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Identify and select tools and equipment required according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Check tools for serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported to supervisor
  • 1.6 Assess weather conditions and nectar flow and adjust planned activities to minimise risk of robbing and stress to bees
  • 1.7 Comply with site quarantine and biosecurity requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Use safe manual or mechanical handling techniques to minimise to prevent injuries and damage to hives
2. Open the beehive
  • 2.1 Apply smoke to control bees throughout the process
  • 2.2 Carry out work from a safe position in relation to beehive
  • 2.3 Open beehive using hive tool and remove components according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Place the components safely to ensure they remain clean and free from contaminants according to biosecurity and workplace procedures
3. Reassemble the beehive
  • 3.1 Replace components according to workplace procedures and brood manipulation requirements
  • 3.2 Reassemble the hive according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Close the hive and secure according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6677 AHCBEK203A Open and reassemble a beehive Unit of competency