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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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Extract honey

KHU-AGR-0109

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK312

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comb and safely operate equipment used to extract honey fit for human consumption. The work may be carried out on hive, in a mobile processing facility or a purpose built fixed facility. 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. Honey extraction for human consumption is subject to state and territory food safety legislation and regulations.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to extract honey

0109.E1.O1Identify and select appropriate extraction method and equipment for type of honey production used

0109.E1.O2Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and take action to minimise risks to self and others

0109.E1.O3Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment

0109.E1.O4Ensure extraction equipment and storage containers are clean, dry, sanitised and serviceable according to workplace procedures, sanitiser product labels and safety data sheets

0109.E1.O5Undertake personal hygiene requirements according to workplace and food safety procedures

E2Prepare unprocessed honey comb

0109.E2.O1Identify, select and reserve frames or sections for unprocessed honey comb according to workplace product and customer requirements

0109.E2.O2Separate and clean sections or divide comb according to workplace product requirements

0109.E2.O3Package, label and store raw honeycomb according to workplace quality assurance, food safety, handling and packaging requirements

E3Extract honey

0109.E3.O1Identify and comply with quality assurance and food safety and handling requirements throughout the process of extracting honey

0109.E3.O2Inspect comb visually for areas of brood and prepare comb to avoid damage to brood

0109.E3.O3Prepare comb to assist the extraction process according to workplace procedures

0109.E3.O4Expose the honey by decapping or breaking comb avoiding unnecessary damage to cells, frames and hive components according to extraction method selected

0109.E3.O5Operate the extraction equipment to remove honey from comb according to equipment operation instructions and safety procedures

E4Handle extracted frames and supers

0109.E4.O1Remove frames from extractor and return to supers according to extraction method, workplace and biosecurity procedures

0109.E4.O2Store extracted supers in suitable bee and pest proof facility awaiting return to apiary according to workplace pest management and biosecurity procedures

0109.E4.O3Return frames to apiary according to workplace barrier system and biosecurity procedures

0109.E4.O4Reserve frames due for rotation or damaged and store for wax extraction or repair according to workplace, quarantine and biosecurity procedures

E5Handle extracted honey

0109.E5.O1Ensure extracted honey meets temperature specifications to assist removal of wax, air, pollen and detritus

0109.E5.O2Test moisture content of honey and take action to maintain appropriate moisture according to workplace procedures

0109.E5.O3Monitor conditions of honey fermentation and implement procedures to reduce risk

E6Store honey

0109.E6.O1Store cleaned honey in containers to meet quality assurance standards, food health regulations and customer requirements

0109.E6.O2Obtain a reference sample of honey, label and store according to workplace procedures

0109.E6.O3Clean, dry and sanitise all equipment and work area according to workplace procedures.

E7Collect and store cappings and raw comb for future wax processing

0109.E7.O1Identify comb suitable for future wax processing

0109.E7.O2Extract residual honey from cappings and raw comb according to workplace procedures

0109.E7.O3Consolidate wax cappings and raw comb and store according to workplace, quarantine and biosecurity procedures

E8Maintain records of honey production

0109.E8.O1Update records for honey production according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements