Many of our Divisions run courses and individual sessions for members, however experienced! Check out different topics such as advanced methods of swarm prevention and control, queen rearing, and husbandry techniques.
For those with an academic interest, these courses can be a useful precursor to the BBKA examinations in beekeeping proficiency. The starting point and entry requirement for all examinations and assessments is the Basic Assessment in Beekeeping; this practical assessment tests the basic skills and knowledge of the craft. Under 18s can take the Junior Certificate before the Basic if they prefer.
Each of these courses and sessions are designed to offer a relaxed and informative way to become a better beekeeper. They are usually free of any course fee, and run by experienced beekeepers and provide support for the more advanced. They also provide a sound footing from which the novice can advance, and avoid many basic mistakes in the early years, which can sometimes have a detrimental effect on beekeeping in general.
For those with an academic interest, these courses can be a useful precursor to the BBKA examinations in beekeeping proficiency. The starting point and entry requirement for all examinations and assessments is the Basic Assessment in Beekeeping; this practical assessment tests the basic skills and knowledge of the craft. Under 18s can take the Junior Certificate before the Basic if they prefer.
Each of these courses and sessions are designed to offer a relaxed and informative way to become a better beekeeper. They are usually free of any course fee, and run by experienced beekeepers and provide support for the more advanced. They also provide a sound footing from which the novice can advance, and avoid many basic mistakes in the early years, which can sometimes have a detrimental effect on beekeeping in general.
