Cost $180.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of beekeeping with an emphasis on how it works, benefits, processes, tools and safety needed to achieve a good result.

The Advanced Certificate of Beekeeping is a self paced online course covering the key areas of beekeeping including the hive, types of bees, keeping bees healthy, the queen, protective equipment, extracting honey and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this important area.

Topics

What is a bee?

Aims & goals

Skills used

Duties & roles

Locations

The working environment

Pests

The methods and procedures

Equipment & tools

Safety & health

Risks

Ethics

Duty of care

Controversy

The environment

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Beekeeping – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

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