The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare to open a beehive
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Required tools and equipment are identified according to supervisor instructions or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Completed |
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Checks are conducted on all tools and equipment and insufficient or faulty items are reported to supervisor or addressed according to SOPs. Completed |
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Weather conditions and nectar availability are assessed, and planned activities are adjusted if needed to minimise risk of robbing and hive stress. Completed |
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Correct manual handling techniques are used and damage to beehive is minimised. Completed |
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Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use. Completed |
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others. Completed |
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Where in effect, site quarantine/biosecurity protocols are followed. Completed |
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Open the beehive
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Bees are controlled throughout the opening process by using smoke according to OHS requirements and SOPs. Completed |
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Work is carried out from a safe and appropriate position in relation to beehive. Completed |
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Beehive lid is raised using hive tool, and queen excluder, frames and/or supers are removed as required, according to specific task to be undertaken. Completed |
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All removed frames and supers are placed on upside down lid to ensure they remain dirt free. Completed |
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Reassemble the beehive
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Bees are controlled throughout reassembling process by using smoke according to OHS requirements and SOPs. Completed |
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Brood frames are placed back into hive in the same position from which they were removed unless manipulation is being undertaken. Completed |
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All frames are replaced in appropriate boxes and, where used, queen excluders and/or supers are replaced. Completed |
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Beehive lid is replaced and, where used, hive fasteners are done up securely. Completed |
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