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Construct and repair beehives

Construct and repair beehives

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBEK204
State Code
BAL99
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and repair beehives.This unit applies to beekeepers who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to construct or repair beehives
  • 1.1 Identify required materials and equipment
  • 1.2 Check beehive components are suitable for use
  • 1.3 Return faulty components to storeroom and replace, repair or dispose of
  • 1.4 Select, check and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify and report work health and safety hazards
2. Construct or repair beehives
  • 2.1 Inspect beehives requiring repair to identify scope of job and materials and tools required
  • 2.2 Burn or send beehives for irradiation where visual inspection or testing indicates presence of American foulbrood disease
  • 2.3 Assemble or repair beehive components using replacement parts, nails, joins, glues and construction techniques
  • 2.4 Apply appropriate timber treatments to beehive
  • 2.5 Mark constructed or repaired beehive components clearly in accordance with State or Territory legislation
  • 2.6 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
  • 2.7 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
3. Clean up on completion of work
  • 3.1 Return, store or dispose of materials
  • 3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment
  • 3.3 Report work outcomes or note in organisational records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6678 AHCBEK204A Construct and repair beehives Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO38 AHCBEK206 Assemble and maintain beekeeping components Unit of competency