Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and repair beehives.
This unit applies to beekeepers who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Beekeeping (BEK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to construct or repair beehives |
1.1 Identify required materials and equipment 1.2 Check beehive components are suitable for use 1.3 Return faulty components to storeroom and replace, repair or dispose of 1.4 Select, check and use suitable personal protective equipment 1.5 Identify and report work health and safety hazards |
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2. Construct or repair beehives |
2.1 Inspect beehives requiring repair to identify scope of job and materials and tools required 2.2 Burn or send beehives for irradiation where visual inspection or testing indicates presence of American foulbrood disease 2.3 Assemble or repair beehive components using replacement parts, nails, joins, glues and construction techniques 2.4 Apply appropriate timber treatments to beehive 2.5 Mark constructed or repaired beehive components clearly in accordance with State or Territory legislation 2.6 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 2.7 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working |
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3. Clean up on completion of work |
3.1 Return, store or dispose of materials 3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes or note in organisational records |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCBEK204A Construct and repair beehives.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
