Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare materials, tools and equipment for beekeeping work
- Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided
- Carry out checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items
- Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
- Select personal protective equipment and check before use
- Confirm the activity to be undertaken and take steps to control hazards and risks
- Clarify instructions from supervisor where necessary
- Undertake beekeeping work as directed
- Carry out interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers in a professional manner
- Follow supervisor’s instructions with regards to handling and disposing materials
- Use appropriate bee-handling techniques as required
- Tell the supervisor if there are any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
- Handle materials and equipment
- Clean up on completion of work