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AHCBEK302A
Manipulate honey bee brood
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to beekeepers and their employees who may be working by themselves or in a small team. Work is likely to be performed under limited supervision and according to established routines.
This unit covers the process of manipulating a honey bee brood and preparing materials, tools and equipment for work, and defines the standard required to: determine when and how honey bee brood should be manipulated to achieve desired result; open hives and remove and reposition frames safely and with minimal damage or unintended disturbance to brood; apply knowledge of food safety regulations when handling frames, honey or other hive products for human consumption.
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