Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect propolis from bee hives and store propolis according to food safety standards.
The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the specialist production of propolis according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to collect propolis | 1.1 Identify and prepare hives suitable for propolis collection 1.2 Clean and sanitise equipment to be used 1.3 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and take action to minimise risks 1.4 Select, check, fit and use personal protective equipment 1.5 Determine and implement propolis production strategy 1.6 Stimulate propolis production by manipulating hive conditions |
2. Collect and store propolis | 2.1 Remove propolis from hive with minimum colony disturbance and care according to production strategy 2.2 Comply with quality assurance and food safety requirements throughout propolis production process 2.3 Observe personal hygiene requirements according to food health and safety standards and workplace procedures 2.4 Extract propolis according to production strategy and workplace procedures 2.5 Store extracted propolis according to food safety standards, quality and workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret product labels, safety data sheets, instructions, procedures and specifications |
Navigate the world of work | Takes responsibility for following workplace procedures and food safety legislative requirements |
Get the work done | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising propolis collection and workload |
Sectors
Beekeeping (BEK)