This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, procure, establish and maintain a colony of Australian native stingless bees (ANSB) 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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Recognise common Australian native bees and their nesting habits
Recognise common ANSB species suitable for domestication for a specified location
Select a species of ANSB and identify the environmental conditions required
Prepare a basic management strategy for establishing and maintaining ANSB for a defined purpose
Identify type of structure required to house the ANSB colony and acquire components according to design and workplace procedures
Identify health and safety hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls according to workplace procedures
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
Select tools and equipment required to assemble the planned structure according to workplace procedures
Assemble components to house ANSB according to design
Procure a population of native bees and prepare to establish a new colony according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Identify and select a preferred method for establishing colony
Prepare bee structure to receive the native bee colony
Perform manipulations required to establish the bee colony according to selected method
Transfer the colony to a location and position suitable to native bee species, colony management strategy and biosecurity procedures
Monitor native bee colony for desired development and take remedial action to rectify development problems
Identify and recognise common native bee pests, diseases and disorders
Inspect native bee colony for pests, diseases and disorders and take remedial action according to workplace biosecurity procedures
Monitor environmental conditions and maintain optimal condition according to workplace procedures and management strategy
Confirm purpose and outcomes for ANSB colony against management strategy
Manipulate and manage colony to achieve purpose and outcome of management strategy
Review outcomes of manipulations to assess achievement of management strategy

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