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

AHCBEK313 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBEK313 - Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect a honey bee colony for indicators of disease or evidence of pests, and take appropriate follow-up action.The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership, compliance with biosecurity codes of practice and notifiable pests and diseases.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to check honey bee colony
  • Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards associated with opening and inspecting a hive and take actions to minimise risk
  • Select, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • Select and use tools and equipment for opening and inspecting a hive
       
Element: Inspect hive and identify possible pests diseases and poor health
  • Inspect flight paths around hive entrance for evidence of poor health of adult bees
  • Inspect the outside of hive for signs of diseased brood
  • Open the hive and inspect colony for signs and symptoms of poor health, pests and disease
  • Identify and record possible poor health, disease or pests according to signs and symptoms
       
Element: Undertake field diagnosis procedures
  • Collect samples for testing and gather evidence to help with diagnosis according to symptoms and industry standards
  • Conduct field diagnosis procedures appropriate for the pest or disease to identify likely cause
  • Collect, secure and label samples for transport to specialist for confirmation
  • Communicate with specialist to ascertain pest or disease identity
  • Report notifiable pests and diseases to authorities
       
Element: Implement biosecurity and treatment measures
  • Identify biosecurity control measures and treatments for identified pest or disease
  • Implement biosecurity measures or treatments to rectify pests or diseases according to treatment product label, workplace procedures and biosecurity code of practice
  • Monitor the impact of control measures and treatments
       
Element: Monitor treatments and maintain records
  • Review the effectiveness of control measures and treatments
  • Record results of inspections and remedial actions taken
  • Maintain records for future beekeeping operations
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 health and safety in the workplace hazards associated with opening and inspecting a hive and take actions to minimise risk 
Select, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Select and use tools and equipment for opening and inspecting a hive 
Inspect flight paths around hive entrance for evidence of poor health of adult bees 
Inspect the outside of hive for signs of diseased brood 
Open the hive and inspect colony for signs and symptoms of poor health, pests and disease 
Identify and record possible poor health, disease or pests according to signs and symptoms 
Collect samples for testing and gather evidence to help with diagnosis according to symptoms and industry standards 
Conduct field diagnosis procedures appropriate for the pest or disease to identify likely cause 
Collect, secure and label samples for transport to specialist for confirmation 
Communicate with specialist to ascertain pest or disease identity 
Report notifiable pests and diseases to authorities 
Identify biosecurity control measures and treatments for identified pest or disease 
Implement biosecurity measures or treatments to rectify pests or diseases according to treatment product label, workplace procedures and biosecurity code of practice 
Monitor the impact of control measures and treatments 
Review the effectiveness of control measures and treatments 
Record results of inspections and remedial actions taken 
Maintain records for future beekeeping operations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBEK313 - Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony
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