Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCBEK202A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use a bee smoker
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCBEK202A - Use a bee smoker |
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Description | This unit covers the process of using a bee smoker when undertaking bee husbandry tasks and defines the standard required to: interpret impact of weather, nectar flow and strain of bee on defensive behaviour of colony; select suitable fuel; place a bee smoker in a cleared spot when not in use and have fire extinguishment materials available when working in dry conditions; keep a bee smoker alight and functioning while carrying out bee husbandry tasks; monitor the effects of smoke on bees, including the wearing off of the effects. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to working in the field. It is an important competency for almost all beekeeping job roles. Work is performed under supervision, following established routines and according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare bee smoker for use |
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Element: Use bee smoker to manage bee |
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