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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assemble or repair hive components
   • Confirm construction plans, hive components, other materials and equipment required for hive assembly, repair and treatment with supervisor
   • Check and inspect stored hive components for availability and suitability for use
   • Remove faulty components from store and replace, repair or discard according to workplace procedures
   • Identify health and safety hazards and take action according to workplace procedures
   • Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
2. Assemble or repair hive components
   • Inspect hives to identify necessary repairs, scope of job, materials and tools required
   • Treat hive components where inspection or testing indicated presence of pests or diseases according to supervisor instructions, biosecurity procedures and product label
   • Assemble or repair hive components according to workplace procedures
   • Apply treatments to preserve hive components appropriate for materials used and according to workplace procedures, product label and safety data sheets
   • Mark hive components with beekeeper identifier according to state or territory legislation
   • Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
   • Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
3. Clean up on completion of work
   • Return, store or dispose of materials according to workplace waste management and biosecurity procedures
   • Clean, maintain and store equipment
   • Report work outcomes according to workplace procedures