Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Trap and store pollen

KHU-AGR-0106

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK309

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and install a suitable pollen trapping mechanism to collect and store pollen according to its intended use. The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the collection of pollen according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. 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. State and territory food safety legislation, regulations and standards apply to pollen that is used in food for human consumption.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to trap and store pollen

0106.E1.O1Identify and select suitable floral resources

0106.E1.O2Assess colony for suitability for pollen collection according to workplace procedures

0106.E1.O3Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls

0106.E1.O4Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment

0106.E1.O5Ensure equipment to be used in the process of collecting pollen is clean and sanitised according to food safety requirements

E2Collect pollen

0106.E2.O1Select and obtain suitable pollen trap equipment and use according to manufacturer instructions

0106.E2.O2Adhere to personal hygiene requirements according to food safety and handling procedures

0106.E2.O3Collect pollen at frequency according to workplace hive management procedures and quality standards

0106.E2.O4Assess risk for pest attack or contamination of pollen and implement corrective action

0106.E2.O5Assess risk of colony decline and implement corrective action according to hive management procedures

0106.E2.O6Store pollen to be transported according to food safety and quality standards and workplace procedures

E3Process pollen

0106.E3.O1Clean pollen according to workplace procedures

0106.E3.O2Treat pollen to prevent fermentation and deterioration and store according to workplace procedures and food safety and quality standards

0106.E3.O3Maintain appropriate records according to workplace procedures