New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)
Farming
A course by
NorthTec
Learn to maintain and operate beehives, produce quality products, and support pollination services with this Level 3 certificate.
NZ$3,082
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZ$3,082
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry
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Core skills this course teaches
Maintain, manipulate and operate beehives
Gain the ability to maintain, manipulate and operate beehives to produce quality bee products and provide pollination services.
Assist in hive transport and product handling
Develop skills to assist with transporting beehives and bee products, and helping to establish hives at new sites.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme prepares you with the knowledge and skills required to become a beekeeper or to work in the apiculture industry. You’ll learn to maintain, manipulate and operate beehives for quality product and pollination services, assist in hive transport and disease management, and develop practical field experience. Suitable for those seeking a career in apiculture or wanting their own beehive.
Course Content
- Beehive maintenance, manipulation, and operation
- Production of quality bee products
- Pollination service methods
- Transporting beehives and establishing new sites
- Bee product handling and site selection
- Beehive disease management planning and processes
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at programme commencement
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Physically able to complete programme-specific outcomes
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