This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate with clients and to determine pollination requirements and costs for bee pollination services.

This unit applies to experienced beekeepers who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete specialised pollination services activities. They work autonomously, have accountability for the work of others. They analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

The transport, siting and cross border movement of livestock including bee hives must comply with state/territory transport, quarantine and biosecurity legislation, regulations and 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
Discuss and confirm the pollination services required with client
Determine number, location and types of colonies required for crop
Confirm state, territory and local government legislative and regulatory and requirements, including biosecurity affecting pollination services
Assess strength, condition and health of bee colonies for their suitability for use as crop pollinators
Assess risk of pollination problems with client and establish process to monitor risk
Provide technical information to client to support bee performance and maintain health
Obtain appropriate certificates and permits where bees are to be moved across state borders
Identify resources and calculate costs in providing pollination services
Confirm with client the price for pollination services
Document, confirm and exercise an agreement with client to provide pollination service
Prepare sites for hives according to workplace procedures and client requirements
Deliver hives to site and set up apiary according to client and workplace procedures, legislative requirements and biosecurity code of practice
Demonstrate strength and condition of hives to client to confirm agreed service has been provided
Liaise with client on spraying programmes to minimise damage to bees
Monitor crop within appropriate timeframe for evidence of bee foraging and pollination efficiency
Carry out bee husbandry practices to ensure apiary performance

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