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Open and reassemble a beehive

KHU-AGR-0097

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK203

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to open a beehive

0097.E1.O1Confirm the activity to be undertaken according to job requirements.

0097.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards and take action according to workplace procedures

0097.E1.O3Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment

0097.E1.O4Identify and select tools and equipment required according to workplace procedures

0097.E1.O5Check tools for serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported to supervisor

0097.E1.O6Assess weather conditions and nectar flow and adjust planned activities to minimise risk of robbing and stress to bees

0097.E1.O7Comply with site quarantine and biosecurity requirements according to workplace procedures

0097.E1.O8Use safe manual or mechanical handling techniques to minimise to prevent injuries and damage to hives

E2Open the beehive

0097.E2.O1Apply smoke to control bees throughout the process

0097.E2.O2Carry out work from a safe position in relation to beehive

0097.E2.O3Open beehive using hive tool and remove components according to workplace procedures

0097.E2.O4Place the components safely to ensure they remain clean and free from contaminants according to biosecurity and workplace procedures

E3Reassemble the beehive

0097.E3.O1Replace components according to workplace procedures and brood manipulation requirements

0097.E3.O2Reassemble the hive according to workplace procedures

0097.E3.O3Close the hive and secure according to workplace procedures