Assessment Requirements for AHCBEK302 Manipulate honey bee brood

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCBEK302 Manipulate honey bee brood

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.

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 manipulated a honey bee brood including:

established the purpose for manipulating brood and determined appropriate actions and sequencing of a honey bee brood to achieve a desired outcome

identified hazards, assessed the risks and implemented safe work procedures for handling bees

selected, checked serviceability, fitted and used appropriate personal protective equipment

selected and used tools, materials and equipment for manipulating bee brood

complied with apiary biosecurity and quarantine procedures during the activity

opened hives, removed frames and set aside with minimal disturbance to brood and queen

repositioned frames safely according to plan with minimal damage or unintended disturbance to brood

monitored the hive after manipulation

cleaned up work area and disposed of waste appropriately

updated and maintained workplace and statutory records.

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 honeybee brood manipulation

biosecurity and quarantine requirements when manipulating bees

bee behaviour and handling techniques

different types of manipulation that may be used to achieve desired results, including:

hive expansion

splitting and nucleus development (nucs)

pests and disease inspection and control

increasing honey production

swarm control

re-queening and queen rearing

seasonal preparations

frame rotation

tools and equipment and their safe use for opening hives and manipulating brood

types of hive waste and processes for disposal

workplace and statutory records and reporting.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

an active apiary

resources, equipment and materials:

hives with live bees with brood comb

specific hive tools

personal protective equipment

specifications:

workplace procedures and instructions for manipulating brood

access to beekeeping legislation and biosecurity code of practice.

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