Assessment Requirements for AHCBEK205 Prepare and use a bee smoker

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Assessment Requirements for AHCBEK205 Prepare and use a bee smoker

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that on at least one occasion the individual has demonstrated that they have operated a bee smoker including:

confirmed work activity with supervisor

identified and confirmed that the conditions are appropriate for using a bee smoker

checked bee smoker equipment is available and serviceable

identified hazards and risks and used personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices to minimise risk

ensured fire prevention procedures were carried out

anticipated defensive behaviour of bees and monitored and applied smoke to control bee behaviour

selected and ignited suitable fuel for smoker keeping it alight and functioning while carrying out bee husbandry tasks

used and shut down bee smoker safely after completing operations according to regulations and workplace fire prevention procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

principles and practices of using smoke on bees to pacify behaviour

types of bee smokers and their use and advantages/disadvantages, including:

bellows (traditional)

electric fan operated

electric ignition

types of smoke and the effect on bees and hive products

suitable bee safe fuel and ignition procedures

operation of bee smokers and the effect of weather and environmental conditions on the safe use of smoker including fire prevention activities

fire restrictions and regulations that impact on use of bee smokers, including:

permits and exemptions

applications for exemptions

health and safety hazards and risks and their controls when using smokers.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a functioning apiary with live bees or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

bee smoker and apiary tools for manipulating hives

access to live bees

PPE

specifications:

access to specific regulations and permits relevant to the lighting and operating bee smokers within work area.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72