Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony

KHU-AGR-0110

Australian Equivalent

AHCBEK313

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect a honey bee colony for indicators of disease or evidence of pests, and take appropriate follow-up action. 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. State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership, compliance with biosecurity codes of practice and notifiable pests and diseases.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to check honey bee colony

0110.E1.O1Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards associated with opening and inspecting a hive and take actions to minimise risk

0110.E1.O2Select, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment

0110.E1.O3Select and use tools and equipment for opening and inspecting a hive

E2Inspect hive and identify possible pests diseases and poor health

0110.E2.O1Inspect flight paths around hive entrance for evidence of poor health of adult bees

0110.E2.O2Inspect the outside of hive for signs of diseased brood

0110.E2.O3Open the hive and inspect colony for signs and symptoms of poor health, pests and disease

0110.E2.O4Identify and record possible poor health, disease or pests according to signs and symptoms

E3Undertake field diagnosis procedures

0110.E3.O1Collect samples for testing and gather evidence to help with diagnosis according to symptoms and industry standards

0110.E3.O2Conduct field diagnosis procedures appropriate for the pest or disease to identify likely cause

0110.E3.O3Collect, secure and label samples for transport to specialist for confirmation

0110.E3.O4Communicate with specialist to ascertain pest or disease identity

0110.E3.O5Report notifiable pests and diseases to authorities

E4Implement biosecurity and treatment measures

0110.E4.O1Identify biosecurity control measures and treatments for identified pest or disease

0110.E4.O2Implement biosecurity measures or treatments to rectify pests or diseases according to treatment product label, workplace procedures and biosecurity code of practice

0110.E4.O3Monitor the impact of control measures and treatments

E5Monitor treatments and maintain records

0110.E5.O1Review the effectiveness of control measures and treatments

0110.E5.O2Record results of inspections and remedial actions taken

0110.E5.O3Maintain records for future beekeeping operations