New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Cost (incl GST)
$2111.40*
Length
10 months. Start anytime. Includes a five day block course.
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
*Programme part of Government’s Free Trades Training initiative which may mean a subsidised price.
Summary
Developed in conjunction with Apiculture New Zealand.
This programme is suitable for senior apiarists with management responsibilities.
Learners will understand how to manage a variety of work outcomes including developing and implementing management plans, food safety procedures and a business strategy.
This programme takes 10 months to complete and you can start anytime.
The optimal start time is Autumn and learners will be required to attend a five day block course.
Graduates will be able to:
- implement and monitor a seasonal beehive management plan
- implement and monitor a beehive nutritional management plan
- describe nutritional requirements and feeding regimes
understand the role of bees in pollination - understand significant exotic bees, diseases, disorders, pests and bee management practices
- understand the role of flowering plants
- develop, implement and monitor a bee disease management plan
- understand the production processes for beehive products
- implement and monitor food safety procedures
- analyse beehive management and make recommended improvements
- analyse pest and disease management plans and recommend improvements.
