AHCNRM301 — Establish an Australian native stingless bee colony

1 Recognise common Australian native stingless bees suitable for domestication

• 1.1Recognise common Australian native bees and their nesting habits
• 1.2Recognise common ANSB species suitable for domestication for a specified location
• 1.3Select a species of ANSB and identify the environmental conditions required
• 1.4Prepare a basic management strategy for establishing and maintaining ANSBs for a defined purpose

2 Prepare a structure to house an ANSB colony

• 2.1Identify type of structure required to house the ANSB colony and acquire components according to design and workplace procedures
• 2.2Identify health and safety hazards and risks, and apply appropriate controls according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
• 2.4Select tools and equipment required to assemble the planned structure according to workplace procedures
• 2.5Assemble components to house ANSBs according to design

3 Set up an ANSB colony

• 3.1Procure a population of native bees and prepare to establish a new colony according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
• 3.2Identify and select a preferred method for establishing colony
• 3.3Prepare bee structure to receive the native bee colony
• 3.4Perform manipulations required to establish the bee colony according to selected method
• 3.5Transfer the colony to a location and position suitable to native bee species, colony management strategy and biosecurity procedures
• 3.6Monitor native bee colony for desired development and take remedial action to rectify development problems

4 Monitor and maintain the health of ANSBs

• 4.1Identify and recognise common native bee pests, diseases and disorders
• 4.2Inspect native bee colony for pests, diseases and disorders, and take remedial action according to workplace biosecurity procedures
• 4.3Monitor environmental conditions and maintain optimal condition according to workplace procedures and management strategy

5 Manipulate ANSB colony to achieve strategic outcomes

• 5.1Confirm purpose and outcomes for ANSB colony against management strategy
• 5.2Manipulate and manage colony to achieve purpose and outcome of management strategy
• 5.3Review outcomes of manipulations to assess achievement of management strategy

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