Skill set Outline
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Queen Bee Breeding Skill Set
Queen Bee Breeding Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00078
AHCSS00078
State Code
AD884
AD884
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
19/12/2018
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
24/05/2019
Nominal Hours
105
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set describes the advanced skills and knowledge required to commercially breed queen bees for the beekeeping industry.
Pathway Information
These units of competency may provide credit toward the AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to beehive ownership and biosecurity codes of practice apply in some states and territories.
Target Group
This skill set is for experienced beekeepers seeking to expand into specialist queen bee breeding.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the basic requirements for queen bee breeding.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT86 | AHCBEK402 | Perform queen bee artificial insemination | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAO46 | AHCBEK409 | Rear queen bees | 45 | Unit of competency |
