This programme is intended for people working in the apiculture industry who want to learn the knowledge and skills to manage a viable apiculture business. It is for people who are single-source, comb, or medical grade manuka honey producers; pollination service providers; or self-marketing producers.
Upon successful completion of the requirements, you'll be awarded: New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture Level 4
Locations: North Island/ South Island Next intake: Aug 2024 Study options: 34-weeks, part-time. Delivery Format: training includes 3 visits from our tutor. 90% of the programme is delivered via distance. Total credits: 60 Indicative Fees: $2084
This course is eligible for Fees Free study! Check your eligibility criteria at https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/ or contact us!
Eligibility:
New Zealand Resident or citizen
Must not have any allergies to bee stings or pollen
Have completed NZ Certificate in Apiculture Level 3
Employed in the commercial beekeeping industry or owning beehives as an individual
Graduates are expected to have completed an industry-approved American Foulbrood recognition and destruction course
Career opportunities: Graduates of this certificate can work as an independent beekeepers or as a supervisor or leading hands in a commercial beekeeping operation
The topics covered are:
Implement and monitor a seasonal beehive management plan
Implement and monitor a beehive nutritional management plan
Describe the nutritional requirements of bees and feeding regimes for bees in different seasonal conditions
Describe flowering plants and their role in beekeeping
Demonstrate knowledge of the role of bees in an arable crop, orchard and pasture pollination
Implement and monitor a bee disease management plan and recommend changes
Demonstrate knowledge of significant exotic bees, bee diseases, disorders, pests and bee management practices
Describe honey and honey production, and the production processes for beehive products
Implement and monitor food safety procedures in an apiculture operation
Analyse beehive management and pest and disease management plans, and recommend improvements