Want to know more about Native bees? This one-day course takes you into the fascinating world of these amazing and diverse insects. Solitary bee? Stingless bee? Learn some of the differences, which can be kept, and how to care for them.
| Location: | Paterson campus |
| Course duration: | 1 full day |
| Start date: | 26th September |
| Number of units: | Non-accredited |
| Indicative fees: | $250 GST incl. |
The cost of this course is $250 GST incl.
This course is delivered by experienced Melliponists. The course is designed to inform and enable those who want to gain or increase their knowledge and skills. The emphasis will be on how to obtain, keep and reproduce (“split”) a colony of Native stingless bees.
The NSW AgGuide “Australian Native Bees” is included in the total course fee of $250.00.
The course is a mix of theory presented by Melliponists via PowerPoint, discussion and resources. Practical aspects include opening a Native stingless bee box, tasting of “Sugar Bag” (Native stingless bee “honey”) and comparing different box types.
There are no entry requirements.
This one-day course is non-accredited.
Following the one-day course, an optional online component will be offered to those with a Native bee colony. If you successfully complete both the one-day face to face and the online component, you will attain the Unit of Competency from AHCNRM301 – Establish an Australian native stingless bee colony.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
22 Mar 2021 (all day)
Paterson campus
815 TOCAL ROAD ,PATERSON
Contact Name: Sophie Smethurst
Phone: Call 0436 322 895
Email enquiries: sophie.smethurst@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Type: Online
Units: TBA
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