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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine breeding method
  2. Implement breeding method
  3. Monitor and maintain program

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

schedule and obtain resources for insemination activities

determine artificial insemination timing

match queen and drone cycles

prepare queen and drone honey bees for artificial insemination

use appropriate artificial insemination techniques

keep records in relation to an artificial insemination program

maintain required hygiene standards

manage queen bees after insemination

identify that an inseminated queen bee is laying fertilised eggs.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of artificial insemination of queen bees

anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs and reproductive process in queen and drone honey bees

genetics and inheritance of bee characteristics

artificial breeding methods and the benefits and limitations of methods used

honey bee health and abnormalities

identification systems for queen and drone honey bees and semen

physical resource requirements and how to safely handle and transport bees

artificial insemination policies and recording and reporting requirements

preparation requirements for artificial insemination

semen collection and homogenising processes

organisational breeding programs.