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Perform queen bee artificial insemination

Perform queen bee artificial insemination

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK402
State Code
BAT86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine suitable method for artificial breeding objectives and develop a program to collect semen from drone honey bees and artificially inseminate a queen bee.The unit applies to advanced beekeepers who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete specialised bee breeding activities They work autonomously and have accountability for the work of others. They research, analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine breeding method
  • 1.1 Review options for artificial breeding to determine the most suitable and affordable method in line with breeding objectives
  • 1.2 Select an artificial breeding option according to workplace breeding program and queen and drone management program
  • 1.3 Identify, source and arrange resource requirements for breeding program
  • 1.4 Prepare program schedules based on available resources
  • 1.5 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and hygiene practices, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.6 Select, ensure serviceability, fitted and used personal protective equipment during insemination process
2. Implement breeding method
  • 2.1 Obtain genetic material ensuring its health, reliability and legitimacy according to required bee characteristics and breeding objectives
  • 2.2 Receive, check and store genetic material to ensure maximum viability for program outcomes
  • 2.3 Manage rearing times to ensure age and condition of breeding bees occurs according to schedule
  • 2.4 Collect semen from drones according to workplace hygiene and collection procedures
  • 2.5 Prepare queen and inseminate ensuring minimal risk of contamination according to workplace protocols
  • 2.6 Place queen in a colony of suitable strength and monitor colony development and health according to workplace procedures
3. Monitor and maintain program
  • 3.1 Review genetic material transfer and management practices to inform future breeding programs
  • 3.2 Document performance data in progeny resulting from genetic material transfer programs
  • 3.3 Calculate and use success rates from breeding objectives to determine success of artificial insemination program
  • 3.4 Identify and record modifications to queen and drone management program to assist continuous improvement processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6686 AHCBEK402A Perform queen bee artificial insemination Unit of competency