Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCBEK306A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCBEK306A - Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony |
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Description | This unit covers the process of inspecting a honey bee colony for indicators of disease or evidence of pests, and taking appropriate follow-up action and defines the standard required to: inspect hive and colony for signs of disease and ill thrift; identify key signs and symptoms of disease and pests that may affect brood or adult honey bees; undertake remedial action to ensure colony is maintained in healthy and productive condition for intended use. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit relates to managing pests and disease within a honey bee colony. Beekeepers may be working by themselves or as part of a small team. Work may be performed in a workshop or similar facility or in the field. Work is likely to be undertaken with limited supervision. The standard requires a broad range of knowledge about honey bee health and nutrition, as well as skills in handling and working with bees. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to check brood |
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Element: Assess health and condition of brood |
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Element: 3 Assess health and condition of adult bees |
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