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

AHCBEK201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support beekeeping work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBEK201 - Support beekeeping work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with routine beekeeping activities.This unit applies to beekeepers who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for beekeeping work
  • Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided
  • Carry out checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items
  • Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
  • Select personal protective equipment and check before use
  • Confirm the activity to be undertaken and take steps to control hazards and risks
  • Clarify instructions from supervisor where necessary
       
Element: Undertake beekeeping work as directed
  • Carry out interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers in a professional manner
  • Follow supervisor’s instructions with regards to handling and disposing materials
  • Use appropriate bee-handling techniques as required
  • Tell the supervisor if there are any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
       
Element: Handle materials and equipment
  • Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment
  • Handle waste material produced during work
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site
       
Element: Clean up on completion of work
  • Return materials to store or dispose of
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Report work outcomes, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for beekeeping work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided

1.2 Carry out checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials

1.4 Select personal protective equipment and check before use

1.5 Confirm the activity to be undertaken and take steps to control hazards and risks

1.6 Clarify instructions from supervisor where necessary

2. Undertake beekeeping work as directed

2.1 Carry out interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers in a professional manner

2.2 Follow supervisor’s instructions with regards to handling and disposing materials

2.3 Use appropriate bee-handling techniques as required

2.4 Tell the supervisor if there are any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment

3.2 Handle waste material produced during work

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Report work outcomes, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action

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:

handle frames and honey or other hive products for human consumption

prepare and handle materials, tools and equipment

repair and maintain hives

work safely around and with bees.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of beekeeping work

bee-handling techniques

food safety regulations

tools and equipment.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for beekeeping work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided

1.2 Carry out checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials

1.4 Select personal protective equipment and check before use

1.5 Confirm the activity to be undertaken and take steps to control hazards and risks

1.6 Clarify instructions from supervisor where necessary

2. Undertake beekeeping work as directed

2.1 Carry out interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers in a professional manner

2.2 Follow supervisor’s instructions with regards to handling and disposing materials

2.3 Use appropriate bee-handling techniques as required

2.4 Tell the supervisor if there are any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment

3.2 Handle waste material produced during work

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Report work outcomes, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action

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 required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided 
Carry out checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items 
Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 
Select personal protective equipment and check before use 
Confirm the activity to be undertaken and take steps to control hazards and risks 
Clarify instructions from supervisor where necessary 
Carry out interactions with other staff, apiary site owners and customers in a professional manner 
Follow supervisor’s instructions with regards to handling and disposing materials 
Use appropriate bee-handling techniques as required 
Tell the supervisor if there are any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 
Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment 
Handle waste material produced during work 
Maintain a clean and safe work site 
Return materials to store or dispose of 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Report work outcomes, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBEK201 - Support beekeeping work
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCBEK201 - Support beekeeping work

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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