This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and store propolis. It applies to those involved in the specialist production of propolis in line with food safety and quality assurance requirements.

This unit applies to beekeepers who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Element	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 Select or acquire suitable colony 1.2 Clean and sanitise equipment to be used in collection of propolis 1.3 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) before use 1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards and take action to minimise risks to self and others 1.5 Construct and install suitable propolis trap or create cracks for bees to place propolis 1.6 Stimulate propolis production by manipulation of environmental conditions
2. Collect and store propolis	2.1 Remove propolis from hive frames, lids, boxes or propolis trap 2.2 Comply with quality assurance and food safety requirements throughout collection and storage of propolis 2.3 Observe personal hygiene requirements including washing hands and wearing clean clothing 2.4 Select appropriate extraction method and extract propolis 2.5 Store extracted propolis in appropriate clean and dry conditions

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

correctly use appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE)

apply quality assurance and food safety procedures

handle bees and work safely around them

judge the suitability of a colony for propolis collection

remove propolis from hive frames, lids, boxes or propolis traps

maintain a healthy hive and colony

recognise propolis and distinguish it from other substances collected by bees

recognise suitable flora for propolis production.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics of bees and their behaviour

food safety requirements

quality assurance requirements designed for the honey industry

suitable conditions and constraints on collecting propolis.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Element	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 Select or acquire suitable colony 1.2 Clean and sanitise equipment to be used in collection of propolis 1.3 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) before use 1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards and take action to minimise risks to self and others 1.5 Construct and install suitable propolis trap or create cracks for bees to place propolis 1.6 Stimulate propolis production by manipulation of environmental conditions
2. Collect and store propolis	2.1 Remove propolis from hive frames, lids, boxes or propolis trap 2.2 Comply with quality assurance and food safety requirements throughout collection and storage of propolis 2.3 Observe personal hygiene requirements including washing hands and wearing clean clothing 2.4 Select appropriate extraction method and extract propolis 2.5 Store extracted propolis in appropriate clean and dry conditions

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

correctly use appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE)

apply quality assurance and food safety procedures

handle bees and work safely around them

judge the suitability of a colony for propolis collection

remove propolis from hive frames, lids, boxes or propolis traps

maintain a healthy hive and colony

recognise propolis and distinguish it from other substances collected by bees

recognise suitable flora for propolis production.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics of bees and their behaviour

food safety requirements

quality assurance requirements designed for the honey industry

suitable conditions and constraints on collecting propolis.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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
Select or acquire suitable colony
Clean and sanitise equipment to be used in collection of propolis
Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) before use
Identify work health and safety hazards and take action to minimise risks to self and others
Construct and install suitable propolis trap or create cracks for bees to place propolis
Stimulate propolis production by manipulation of environmental conditions
Remove propolis from hive frames, lids, boxes or propolis trap
Comply with quality assurance and food safety requirements throughout collection and storage of propolis
Observe personal hygiene requirements including washing hands and wearing clean clothing
Select appropriate extraction method and extract propolis
Store extracted propolis in appropriate clean and dry conditions

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