Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare bee smoker for use
- Identify the activity to be undertaken according to job requirements
- Assess the climatic and other conditions that permit the use of smoker and adjust planned activities according to workplace procedures
- Check bee smoker for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified
- Identify hazards and risks associated with the use of a bee smoker and apply control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
- Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
- Ensure an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control according to regulations and workplace fire prevention procedures
- Assess defensive behaviour of bees by considering weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee
- Prepare the bee smoker with suitable fuel and ignite according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain smoke according to workplace procedures
- Use bee smoker to manage bees
- Direct smoke into hive using the bellows and allow sufficient time for its effect according to workplace procedures
- Use the smoker on hive and monitor its effect to maintain control of bees according to their behaviour
- Ensure the smoker remains alight and within easy reach when in use
- Ensure the smoker is used and extinguished safely according to operating instructions and workplace fire prevention procedures