Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Apiculture unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Agriculture |
Apiculture |
19883-19890, 19892, 19893, 20249-20251, 20254-20258, 25889, 25890, 25893, 25894, 25896, 25898, 25899 |
Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published December 2017
Planned review date December 2022
Summary
As a result of the Targeted Review of Qualifications process, Primary ITO has reviewed a number of unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the outcomes listed in new qualifications. Primary ITO has also developed a number of new unit standards to meet industry need and reflect the outcomes listed in the new qualifications.
There are a number of organisations with consent to assess by level, as well as individual unit standards. They have had the opportunity to review the relevant unit standards and offer feedback, along with industry stakeholders. This consultation was carried out by email in July 2017. All feedback was actioned where appropriate.
Main changes
· The outcomes in 13 unit standards changed significantly and 12 replacement unit standards were developed.
· 12 new unit standards were developed to meet the qualification graduate outcomes.
· Eight unit standards were designated expiring without replacement as they do not meet the qualification graduate outcomes.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2019
Impact on existing accreditations
Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Field |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
2 |
Standards |
19892, 30784, 30785, 30790, 30843 |
3 |
Subfield |
Agriculture |
2 |
Standards |
19892, 30784, 30785, 30790, 30843 |
3 |
3 |
Standard |
20255, 20256, 30787 |
4 |
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Domain |
Apiculture |
2 |
Standards |
19892, 30784, 30785, 30790, 30843 |
3 |
3 |
Standards |
20255, 20256, 30787 |
4 |
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Standard |
19883 |
2 |
Standard |
30843 |
3 |
Standard |
19884 |
2 |
Standard |
30843 |
3 |
Standard |
19885 |
2 |
Standards |
30782, 30783 |
2 |
Standard |
19889 |
2 |
Standard |
30784 |
3 |
Standard |
19890 |
2 |
Standard |
30785 |
3 |
Standard |
19893 |
2 |
Standard |
30791 |
2 |
Standard |
20250 |
3 |
Standard |
30787 |
4 |
Standard |
20254 |
3 |
Standard |
30788 |
3 |
Standard |
20257 |
3 |
Standard |
30789 |
3 |
Standard |
20258 |
3 |
Standard |
30789 |
3 |
Standard |
25889 |
3 |
Standard |
30792 |
3 |
Standard |
25893 |
2 |
Standard |
30790 |
3 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Apiculture
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
19883
19884
30843 |
Demonstrate knowledge of beehive, and beehive frame assembly and repair Construct and repair beehives, and beehive frames Identify and describe beehive construction equipment, and construct and repair beehives |
2
2
3 |
2
4
5 |
C
C |
19885
30782
|
Open and close a beehive, work in an apiary, and feed a beehive Feed bees in beehives under close supervision Open and close beehives under close supervision |
2
2
2 |
5
6
5 |
C |
19886 |
Demonstrate knowledge of disease in the bee colony |
2 |
3 |
D |
19887 |
Identify disease in a bee colony, and conduct apiary site management in the presence of disease |
2 |
4 |
D |
19888 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand beekeeping industry, and career and training opportunities |
2 |
2 |
D |
19889 |
Prepare a beehive for wintering Demonstrate understanding of, and carry out, wintering down of beehives |
2 3 |
2 3 |
C |
19890 |
Requeen a beehive Demonstrate understanding of re-queening and re-queen a beehive |
2 3 |
3 3 |
C |
19892 |
Shift beehives Transport beehives |
2 3 |
3 5 |
B |
19893
30791 |
Describe physical characteristics of bees and their behaviour Demonstrate understanding of honey bee physical features, castes, bee stings and beehive health |
2
2 |
3
5 |
C |
20249
|
Manipulate beehives in spring, evaluate queen performance, and requeen beehives Develop, implement and monitor a seasonal beehive management plan |
4
4 |
7
10 |
C |
20250
|
Demonstrate knowledge of endemic and exotic bee diseases, disorders, pests, and conditions Demonstrate understanding of significant exotic bees, bee diseases, disorders, pests and bee management practices |
3
4 |
6
5 |
C |
20251 |
Use and maintain a honey processing plant |
4 |
7 |
D |
20254
|
Demonstrate knowledge of plants and their role in beekeeping Demonstrate understanding of plants that provide feed for bees and harvest declarations |
3
3 |
6
4 |
C |
20255 |
Describe the role of bees in pollination Demonstrate understanding of the role of bees in arable crop, orchard and pasture pollination |
3 4 |
3 3 |
B |
20256 |
Describe the production of beehive products Demonstrate understanding of the production processes for beehive products. |
3 4 |
7 6 |
B |
20257
20258
|
Demonstrate knowledge of the varroa mite and its control in the beekeeping industry Demonstrate knowledge of American foulbrood (AFB) and its control in the beekeeping industry Demonstrate understanding of endemic bee pests and diseases |
3
3
3 |
6
6
10 |
C
C |
25889 30792 |
Remove honey supers from beehives Carry out honey harvesting |
3 3 |
3 3 |
C |
25890 |
Assist with the commercial extraction of honey and product processing |
3 |
4 |
D |
25893
|
Describe bee feeding, feeders and types of bee feeding Assess beehives, feed bees and demonstrate understanding of bee feed requirements |
2
3 |
2
6 |
C |
25894 |
Carry out manual extraction of honey and product processing Extract honey |
3 |
3
4 |
B |
25896 |
Demonstrate knowledge of honey grading, creaming, and packing |
3 |
2 |
D |
25898 |
Describe the export system and certification requirements for bee producers and bee products |
3 |
3 |
D |
25899 |
Describe honey bees, beehives, bee stings, bee diseases, and honey harvesting and processing |
2 |
2 |
D |
30793 |
Implement and monitor food safety procedures in an apiculture operation |
4 |
4 |
New |
30794 |
Demonstrate understanding of managing bee behaviour, and assist with beehive manipulations, under close supervision |
2 |
7 |
New |
30795 |
Carry out an apiary pest and disease management plan over an apiculture season |
3 |
15 |
New |
30796 |
Demonstrate understanding of the process, role and significance of plant pollination by bees |
2 |
3 |
New |
30797 |
Demonstrate understanding of beekeeping equipment and honey extraction, and use equipment for routine operations |
2 |
4 |
New |
30798 |
Demonstrate understanding of the bee lifecycle |
3 |
4 |
New |
30799 |
Demonstrate understanding of swarming and swarm control, and unite and divide beehives |
3 |
3 |
New |
30800 |
Develop, implement and monitor a beehive nutritional management plan |
4 |
6 |
New |
30801 |
Describe the nutritional requirements of bees and feeding regimes for bees in different seasonal conditions |
4 |
3 |
New |
30802 |
Demonstrate understanding of flowering plants and their role in beekeeping |
4 |
3 |
New |
30803 |
Research the operation of, and develop a business strategy for, an apiculture business |
4 |
10 |
New |
30804 |
Develop, implement and monitor a bee disease management plan, and recommend changes |
4 |
10 |
New |