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Manage honey bee swarms

KHU-AGR-0100

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK301

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and establish bee swarms, determine the health of bee swarm and manage swarming behaviour in hives according to quarantine and biosecurity procedures. The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and to solve problems. State and territory regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and biosecurity.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to catch a swarm of honey bees

0100.E1.O1Assess swarm location, size and condition and determine the options for dealing with the swarm

0100.E1.O2Determine equipment and resources required if catching the swarm is a viable and safe option

0100.E1.O3Select equipment and ensure serviceable for collecting swarms

0100.E1.O4Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls associated with collecting a swarm

0100.E1.O5Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment

0100.E1.O6Conduct work according to quarantine regulations and biosecurity codes of practice

E2Collect a swarm of honey bees

0100.E2.O1Place foundation frames in hive box to encourage collected swarm to remain according to biosecurity code of practice

0100.E2.O2Catch swarm by shaking or placing into an empty box

0100.E2.O3Move boxed swarm to new location after confirming that entire swarm has been collected

0100.E2.O4Quarantine swarm from apiary to monitor hive health according to biosecurity procedures

0100.E2.O5Monitor egg laying performance of queen to determine if re-queening is required according to workplace procedures

E3Manage swarming behaviour in a honey bee colony

0100.E3.O1Monitor honey bee colony for signs that swarming may occur

0100.E3.O2Consider options for controlling swarming behaviour and select and implement the best option

0100.E3.O3Monitor colony to ensure that swarming behaviour has been managed and assess further management options

E4Update and maintain apiary records

0100.E4.O1Update apiary records for increased hive numbers according to workplace procedures

0100.E4.O2Notify authorities of amended hive numbers according to legislative and regulatory requirements