Due to the NSW DPI Emergency Response for Varroa, all Tocal College face-to-face beekeeping skills training has been postponed until further notice.
Get a basic knowledge of beekeeping in this two-day introductory course run by Tocal College. It’s the ideal start to help you manipulate bee hives, carry out general management, and understand how a bee colony works.
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 2 days |
| Start date: | No dates available |
| Number of units: | 2 |
| Indicative fees: | From $705 GST-free |
| Accredited Course: | Yes |
The total cost of the course starts at $650 GST-free, depending on location.
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There are no entry requirements for this course.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
Type: Online
Units: 2
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Type: Online
Units: 2
Quality assurance for honey extraction
This online course teaches the skills and knowledge required to operate honey extraction equipment safely and to extract honey fit for human consumption.
Type: Short course
Units: 3
Honey bee biosecurity
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Type: Short course
Units: 1
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Type: Short course
Units: 3
Cotton pest management
Control pests in cotton. From aphids to whiteflies, and helicoverpa to spider mites and mirids, Tocal’s Cotton Pest Management training will help you get on top of the problem.
Type: Short course
Units: 2
Spring management of honey bee colonies
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