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

AHCBEK202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use a bee smoker

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBEK202 - Use a bee smoker
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a bee smoker when undertaking bee husbandry tasks.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 bee smoker for use
  • Confirm the activity to undertake with supervisor
  • Confirm that climatic and other conditions permit the use of a bee smoker and adjust planned activities where required
  • Check bee smoker and components to ensure that they are in good repair and serviceable, and any faults are addressed
  • Check personal protective equipment for serviceability and ensure correct fit
  • Identify hazards associated with the use of a bee smoker and take appropriate steps to minimise risks to self and others
  • Make sure there is an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control
  • Assess weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee to interprets defensive behaviour of colony
  • Add suitable fuel to bee smoker and light it
  • Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain a steady and dense stream of cool smoke
       
Element: Use bee smoker to manage bees
  • Blow smoke into entrance of hive and allow sufficient time before hive is opened
  • Puff additional smoke over frames and supers after hive is opened and direct smoke at bees
  • Ensure bees remain under control while working on hives by placing smoker within easy reach, keeping it alight and producing cool smoke until operations are complete
  • Place bee smoker in a cleared spot when not in use and have fire extinguishment materials and equipment on hand
       


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 bee smoker for use

1.1 Confirm the activity to undertake with supervisor

1.2 Confirm that climatic and other conditions permit the use of a bee smoker and adjust planned activities where required

1.3 Check bee smoker and components to ensure that they are in good repair and serviceable, and any faults are addressed

1.4 Check personal protective equipment for serviceability and ensure correct fit

1.5 Identify hazards associated with the use of a bee smoker and take appropriate steps to minimise risks to self and others

1.6 Make sure there is an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control

1.7 Assess weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee to interprets defensive behaviour of colony

1.8 Add suitable fuel to bee smoker and light it

1.9 Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain a steady and dense stream of cool smoke

2. Use bee smoker to manage bees

2.1 Blow smoke into entrance of hive and allow sufficient time before hive is opened

2.2 Puff additional smoke over frames and supers after hive is opened and direct smoke at bees

2.3 Ensure bees remain under control while working on hives by placing smoker within easy reach, keeping it alight and producing cool smoke until operations are complete

2.4 Place bee smoker in a cleared spot when not in use and have fire extinguishment materials and equipment on hand

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:

identify hazards and use safe work practices

anticipate defensive behaviour of colony

select suitable fuel

keep a bee smoker alight and functioning while carrying our bee husbandry tasks

monitor the effects of smoke on bees, including the wearing off of effects

make bee smoker safe after completing operations according to fire and biosecurity procedures.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of smoking bees

effects of smoke on bees and hive products

suitable fuel for bee smokers

when to use a bee smoker and why

current fire regulations.


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:

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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 bee smoker for use

1.1 Confirm the activity to undertake with supervisor

1.2 Confirm that climatic and other conditions permit the use of a bee smoker and adjust planned activities where required

1.3 Check bee smoker and components to ensure that they are in good repair and serviceable, and any faults are addressed

1.4 Check personal protective equipment for serviceability and ensure correct fit

1.5 Identify hazards associated with the use of a bee smoker and take appropriate steps to minimise risks to self and others

1.6 Make sure there is an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control

1.7 Assess weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee to interprets defensive behaviour of colony

1.8 Add suitable fuel to bee smoker and light it

1.9 Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain a steady and dense stream of cool smoke

2. Use bee smoker to manage bees

2.1 Blow smoke into entrance of hive and allow sufficient time before hive is opened

2.2 Puff additional smoke over frames and supers after hive is opened and direct smoke at bees

2.3 Ensure bees remain under control while working on hives by placing smoker within easy reach, keeping it alight and producing cool smoke until operations are complete

2.4 Place bee smoker in a cleared spot when not in use and have fire extinguishment materials and equipment on hand

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
Confirm the activity to undertake with supervisor 
Confirm that climatic and other conditions permit the use of a bee smoker and adjust planned activities where required 
Check bee smoker and components to ensure that they are in good repair and serviceable, and any faults are addressed 
Check personal protective equipment for serviceability and ensure correct fit 
Identify hazards associated with the use of a bee smoker and take appropriate steps to minimise risks to self and others 
Make sure there is an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control 
Assess weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee to interprets defensive behaviour of colony 
Add suitable fuel to bee smoker and light it 
Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain a steady and dense stream of cool smoke 
Blow smoke into entrance of hive and allow sufficient time before hive is opened 
Puff additional smoke over frames and supers after hive is opened and direct smoke at bees 
Ensure bees remain under control while working on hives by placing smoker within easy reach, keeping it alight and producing cool smoke until operations are complete 
Place bee smoker in a cleared spot when not in use and have fire extinguishment materials and equipment on hand 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBEK202 - Use a bee smoker
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCBEK202 - Use a bee smoker

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