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Certificate in Apiculture knowledge

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

  • 531201 Entomology

Bee Behaviour

  • 531301 Bee behaviour

Health and Safety

  • 531401 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

  • 531121 Honey Processing

Alternative Hive Products

  • 531131 Production of Beehive Products

Queen Bee Rearing

  • 531141 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