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Establish an Australian native stingless bee colony

KHU-AGR-0497

Australian Equivalent

AHCNRM301

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, procure, establish and maintain a colony of Australian native stingless bees (ANSBs) suitable for establishing in a specific location for a defined purpose. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Recognise common Australian native stingless bees suitable for domestication

0497.E1.O1Recognise common Australian native bees and their nesting habits

0497.E1.O2Recognise common ANSB species suitable for domestication for a specified location

0497.E1.O3Select a species of ANSB and identify the environmental conditions required

0497.E1.O4Prepare a basic management strategy for establishing and maintaining ANSBs for a defined purpose

E2Prepare a structure to house an ANSB colony

0497.E2.O1Identify type of structure required to house the ANSB colony and acquire components according to design and workplace procedures

0497.E2.O2Identify health and safety hazards and risks, and apply appropriate controls according to workplace procedures

0497.E2.O3Select, fit and use personal protective equipment

0497.E2.O4Select tools and equipment required to assemble the planned structure according to workplace procedures

0497.E2.O5Assemble components to house ANSBs according to design

E3Set up an ANSB colony

0497.E3.O1Procure a population of native bees and prepare to establish a new colony according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements

0497.E3.O2Identify and select a preferred method for establishing colony

0497.E3.O3Prepare bee structure to receive the native bee colony

0497.E3.O4Perform manipulations required to establish the bee colony according to selected method

0497.E3.O5Transfer the colony to a location and position suitable to native bee species, colony management strategy and biosecurity procedures

0497.E3.O6Monitor native bee colony for desired development and take remedial action to rectify development problems

E4Monitor and maintain the health of ANSBs

0497.E4.O1Identify and recognise common native bee pests, diseases and disorders

0497.E4.O2Inspect native bee colony for pests, diseases and disorders, and take remedial action according to workplace biosecurity procedures

0497.E4.O3Monitor environmental conditions and maintain optimal condition according to workplace procedures and management strategy

E5Manipulate ANSB colony to achieve strategic outcomes

0497.E5.O1Confirm purpose and outcomes for ANSB colony against management strategy

0497.E5.O2Manipulate and manage colony to achieve purpose and outcome of management strategy

0497.E5.O3Review outcomes of manipulations to assess achievement of management strategy