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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.

 

Perfect for beginners, this course will guide you through everything you need to start begin beekeeping.

The finer details

During this course, you will:

  • Learn about the basics of beekeeping
  • Learn about honeybees
  • Be introduced to equipment and how to use it
  • PPE and tools are provided and you will learn how to use them when opening hives
  • Be introduced to seasonal management practices
  • Undertake practical sessions for building hives and opening hives to meet the bees
  • Learn about next steps and resources

Delivery method

Classroom and practical

Recognised by

Lantra Awards

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in Beekeeping or wants to start keeping bees

What will be covered?

The course is broken down into 6 sessions:

1. The basics of beekeeping
2. Honeybees
3. Equipment and correct use
4. PPE, tools and how to use them
5. Seasonal management practices
6. Next steps and resources
 
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