This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect propolis from bee hives and store propolis according to food safety standards.

The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work in the specialist production of propolis according to food safety and quality assurance requirements. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources to solve problems.

State and territory legislation, regulations and local government by-laws apply in some jurisdictions to beehive ownership and compliance with biosecurity codes of practice.