Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Beekeeping (BEK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCBEK405 Select and establish an apiary site Release 2 |
AHCBEK405 Select and establish an apiary site Release 1 |
Minor changes to Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72