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Manipulate honey bee brood

KHU-AGR-0101

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK302

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manipulate a honey bee brood to improve efficiencies in apiaries. 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 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 manipulate brood

0101.E1.O1Establish purpose for manipulating brood and plan appropriate actions and sequence

0101.E1.O2Select tools and equipment required to manipulate brood and ensure serviceability

0101.E1.O3Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls associated with manipulating honey bee brood

0101.E1.O4Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment

0101.E1.O5Observe site quarantine or biosecurity procedures according to workplace procedures and biosecurity code of practice

0101.E1.O6Identify risks to bees, brood and queen and take actions to minimise risks

E2Manipulate brood

0101.E2.O1Open hive and remove frames according to planned sequence and set aside in suitable safe position

0101.E2.O2Replace frames in hive in sequence and position according to planned manipulation

0101.E2.O3Monitor hive following manipulation and take appropriate action to minimise disturbance to brood according to workplace procedures

0101.E2.O4Clean work area and dispose of waste materials according to workplace waste management and biosecurity procedures

E3Update and maintain apiary records

0101.E3.O1Update apiary records for hive manipulations according to workplace procedures

0101.E3.O2Maintain mandatory records for hive manipulations according to legislative and biosecurity reporting requirements