Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
60 credits
Qualification
Telford Certificate in Apiculture Knowledge
Course Fee
NZ student fees
International student fees
Entry Requirements
Competent in written English. Enrol at any time, students must be 16 years or over. English language proficiency is required. International students require IELTS of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5
Textbooks Required
Text books are required and can be purchased or loaned from Telford
Course Content
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course
New Zealand Beekeeping
- 531101 Beekeeping Industry, Legislation and Careers
Entomology
Bee Behaviour
Health and Safety
Beekeeping Equipment
- 531501 Beekeeping Equipment
Hive Manipulations
- 531601 Hive Manipulations
Botany
- 531701 Botany (includes a plant collection)
Pollination and Hive Management
- 531801 Pollination and Hive Management
Pests and Diseases
- 531901 Pests and Diseases
Agricultural Chemicals
- 531111 Agricultural chemicals for beekeeping
Honey Processing
Alternative Hive Products
- 531131 Production of Beehive Products
Queen Bee Rearing
Marketing in the Apiculture Industry
- 531151 Marketing in the Apiculture Industry
Business Administration
- 531161 Business administration for bee keepers
Optional Major Project
Optional project