This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to process raw wax using wax processing equipment into wax moulds.

The unit applies to individuals 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.

State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and compliance with biosecurity codes of practice.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Receive and store raw wax from beekeeping operations
Ensure wax is quarantined to prevent possible cross contamination with operational hives and hive components according to biosecurity procedures
Prepare the raw wax for processing according to workplace procedures and processing equipment requirements
Identify health and safety hazards and risks and take action according to workplace procedures
Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
Select tools and equipment for processing wax according to work requirements
Obtain and prepare moulds for processed wax according to workplace procedures
Clean wax processing equipment according to workplace requirements
Conduct pre start checks of processing equipment according to operating instructions
Rectify or report equipment faults according to workplace procedures
Safely load raw wax in to processing equipment according to workplace procedures
Start-up wax processing equipment and raise the wax temperature to predetermined specification according to workplace operating and safety procedures
Maintain processing temperature for desired period of time according to workplace procedures
Monitor equipment operation and rectify or report equipment faults according to workplace procedures
Separate residual honey from wax and store or dispose of according to required purpose, workplace procedures and food safety and handling procedures
Separate slum gum from wax and process according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
Transfer processed wax into moulds according to workplace procedures
Remove wax from moulds after cooling and store according to workplace and safe handling procedures
Shut down wax processing equipment according to operating instructions
Reserve slum gum according to reprocessing procedures
Clean wax processing equipment according to operating instructions
Clean wax processing work area according to workplace procedures
Dispose of waste according to workplace, environmental and biosecurity procedures
Label wax moulds with batch information according to workplace procedures
Update records for wax production according to workplace procedures
Maintain mandatory records for wax production according to legislative and biosecurity reporting requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

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