This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comb and safely operate equipment used to extract honey fit for human consumption. The work may be carried out on hive, in a mobile processing facility or a purpose built fixed facility.

The unit applies to beekeepers who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and to solve problems.

Honey extraction for human consumption is subject to state and territory food safety legislation and regulations.