Bee Curious? Bee Trained! Enrol in Beekeeping Today! 

Step into the world of bees and discover how you can harvest honey, help the environment, and become a responsible beekeeper.  This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a honey bee (APIS) beekeeper, including the establishment of beehives and apiaries, the transport of live bees and the management of bees for honey production and/or provision of pollination services.  Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to beehive ownership and biosecurity codes of practice apply in some states and territories.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in beekeeping.
• Enjoy practical / manual work.
• Enjoy nature and outdoors,
• Have good communication skills.
• Demonstrate your ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Be able to cope with varied weather conditions outdoor (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind).
• Be able to cope with nature (e.g., insects).
• Demonstrate your ability to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge of a Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Beekeeper, including the establishment of beehives and apiaries, the transport of live bees and the management of bees for honey production and/or provision of pollination services.