Bee traineeship
Gain a nationally-accredited beekeeping qualification while you earn money keeping bees. A blend of face-to-face and online learning, Tocal’s beekeeping traineeship is the qualification to get you recognised.
For experienced bee breeders and researchers, this two-day course will help raise your skill level both in collecting semen and artificially inseminating queen bees.
Location: | Paterson campus |
Course duration: | 2 days |
Start date: | 21-22 February 2024 |
Number of units: | 1 |
Indicative fees: | $1,240 GST-free |
Accredited Course: | Yes |
$$1,240 GST-free, which includes all learning resources.
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It is highly recommended beekeepers have the following before attending this course:
Please include your queen rearing experience and current hive numbers in the enquiry form.
This course has been mapped to the national unit of competency AHCBEK402 Perform queen bee artificial insemination.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
21-22 Feburary 2024
Bee traineeship
Gain a nationally-accredited beekeeping qualification while you earn money keeping bees. A blend of face-to-face and online learning, Tocal’s beekeeping traineeship is the qualification to get you recognised.
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