AHCBEK205 — Prepare and use a bee smoker

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31 assessable components: 2 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare bee smoker for use

1.1Identify the activity to be undertaken according to job requirements
1.2Assess the climatic and other conditions that permit the use of smoker and adjust planned activities according to workplace procedures
1.3Check bee smoker for serviceability and ensure any faults are rectified
1.4Identify hazards and risks associated with the use of a bee smoker and apply control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
1.5Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment
1.6Ensure an adequate water supply and tools available for fire control according to regulations and workplace fire prevention procedures
1.7Assess defensive behaviour of bees by considering weather conditions, nectar flow and strain of bee
1.8Prepare the bee smoker with suitable fuel and ignite according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
1.9Operate bee smoker bellows to produce and maintain smoke according to workplace procedures

2 Use bee smoker to manage bees

2.1Direct smoke into hive using the bellows and allow sufficient time for its effect according to workplace procedures
2.2Use the smoker on hive and monitor its effect to maintain control of bees according to their behaviour
2.3Ensure the smoker remains alight and within easy reach when in use
2.4Ensure the smoker is used and extinguished safely according to operating instructions and workplace fire prevention procedures

Performance evidence

confirmed work activity with supervisor
identified and confirmed that the conditions are appropriate for using a bee smoker
checked bee smoker equipment is available and serviceable
identified hazards and risks and used personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices to minimise risk
ensured fire prevention procedures were carried out
anticipated defensive behaviour of bees and monitored and applied smoke to control bee behaviour
selected and ignited suitable fuel for smoker keeping it alight and functioning while carrying out bee husbandry tasks
used and shut down bee smoker safely after completing operations according to regulations and workplace fire prevention procedures

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of using smoke on bees to pacify behaviour
types of bee smokers and their use and advantages/disadvantages, including: bellows (traditional), electric fan operated, electric ignition
types of smoke and the effect on bees and hive products
suitable bee safe fuel and ignition procedures
operation of bee smokers and the effect of weather and environmental conditions on the safe use of smoker including fire prevention activities
fire restrictions and regulations that impact on use of bee smokers, including: permits and exemptions, applications for exemptions, health and safety hazards and risks and their controls when using smokers

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret information from health and safety in the workplace procedures and fire permit
Navigate the world of work: Comply with explicit policies and procedures, seeking clarification or assistance when required
Interact with others: Communicate with supervisor using appropriate terminology when confirming activities and conditions
Get the work done: Follow clearly defined instructions and sequencing, and monitors own progress when operating a bee smoker

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