Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCBEK309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Trap and store pollen

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBEK309 - Trap and store pollen
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and install a suitable pollen trapping mechanism to collect and store pollen according to its intended use. The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the collection of pollen according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and to solve problems.State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and compliance with biosecurity codes of practice.State and territory food safety legislation, regulations and standards apply to pollen that is used in food for human consumption.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to trap and store pollen
  • Identify and select suitable floral resources
  • Assess colony for suitability for pollen collection according to workplace procedures
  • Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls
  • Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • Ensure equipment to be used in the process of collecting pollen is clean and sanitised according to food safety requirements
       
Element: Collect pollen
  • Select and obtain suitable pollen trap equipment and use according to manufacturer instructions
  • Adhere to personal hygiene requirements according to food safety and handling procedures
  • Collect pollen at frequency according to workplace hive management procedures and quality standards
  • Assess risk for pest attack or contamination of pollen and implement corrective action
  • Assess risk of colony decline and implement corrective action according to hive management procedures
  • Store pollen to be transported according to food safety and quality standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Process pollen
  • Clean pollen according to workplace procedures
  • Treat pollen to prevent fermentation and deterioration and store according to workplace procedures and food safety and quality standards
  • Maintain appropriate records according to workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and select suitable floral resources 
Assess colony for suitability for pollen collection according to workplace procedures 
Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and apply appropriate controls 
Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment 
Ensure equipment to be used in the process of collecting pollen is clean and sanitised according to food safety requirements 
Select and obtain suitable pollen trap equipment and use according to manufacturer instructions 
Adhere to personal hygiene requirements according to food safety and handling procedures 
Collect pollen at frequency according to workplace hive management procedures and quality standards 
Assess risk for pest attack or contamination of pollen and implement corrective action 
Assess risk of colony decline and implement corrective action according to hive management procedures 
Store pollen to be transported according to food safety and quality standards and workplace procedures 
Clean pollen according to workplace procedures 
Treat pollen to prevent fermentation and deterioration and store according to workplace procedures and food safety and quality standards 
Maintain appropriate records according to workplace procedures 

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