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Certificate III in Beekeeping

Code: AHC31818

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Overview

Campus

Community Locations, Northern Lodge at Eden Park

Duration

1 year part time

Requirements

Click here to see entry requirements

Requirements

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Next Intake

May, July

We are excited to be delivering the Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 in Bendigo in May 2024, and we're taking enrolments now!

As part of our ongoing commitment to Australia's beekeeping industry, we are running training from our beekeeping training truck at different regional locations each year.

To find out more, click the apply now button and select Community Locations as your preferred campus.

Victoria's first Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 is only at Melbourne Polytechnic

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of beekeeping with our flexible and nationally recognised apiculture course. The Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 is the first of its kind in Victoria, offering a unique opportunity to acquire comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for maintaining healthy bee colonies.

Throughout this course, you will learn essential aspects of honey bee (Apis) beekeeping, including:

Establishing beehives and apiaries for optimal productivity
Recognising and effectively managing pathogens that impact bees
Safely transporting live bees to various locations
Mastering the art of bee management for honey production
Providing crucial pollination services for agriculture and ecosystems

Who should enrol in this Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818?

The 36-week beekeeping course is designed for both commercial beekeepers and passionate amateur beekeepers. Whether you aspire to pursue beekeeping as a profession or simply nurture your love for these incredible creatures, this course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge for success.

Experience practical learning at our Eden Park Training Centre:

Our beekeeping course emphasises immersive and practical learning. You will receive hands-on training at our Eden Park training centre, located in Melbourne's north. Select components of the course are delivered online, allowing for accessible learning.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to become a skilled beekeeper and make a positive impact on the environment and agricultural systems.

Enrol in our Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 and embark on a fascinating journey into the world of bees!

Career Pathways

Where will the Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 take me?

This course prepares the learner for employment in commercial beekeeping enterprises. Graduates will have enhanced general knowledge and skills for recreational beekeeping.

Study Pathways

After completing the Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818, you may undertake training in higher level qualifications.

Course Details

How you will study

Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.

On-campus / Virtual classroom / Self-paced online learning

A blend of scheduled on-campus and virtual learning, with additional activities completed outside of the classroom through Melbourne Polytechnic’s digital platforms. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.

Class Schedule

Online classes are conducted one night per week from 6pm to 9pm.

Practical classes are delivered in 8 blocks on site at Northern Lodge at Eden Park campus Friday – Sunday)

Semester 1 (1 block every 4-5 weeks x 4)
Semester 2 (1 block every 4-5 weeks x 4)

Assessment Methods

Observation, Written Assessment, Oral Questioning.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code	Subject	Elective	Hours
AHCBEK203	Open and reassemble a beehive	Core	20
AHCBEK205	Prepare and use a bee smoker	Core	10
AHCBEK206	Assemble and maintain beekeeping components	Core	25
AHCBEK301	Manage honey bee swarms	Core	15
AHCBEK302	Manipulate honey bee brood	Core	30
AHCBEK303	Re-queen a honey bee colony	Core	30
AHCBEK304	Remove a honey crop from a hive	Core	20
AHCBEK310	Process raw wax into moulds	Elective	20
AHCBEK311	Transport bee hives by road to new apiary site	Core	50
AHCBEK312	Extract honey	Core	20
AHCBEK313	Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony	Core	60
AHCBEK405	Select and establish an apiary site	Core	50
AHCBEK408	Provide bee pollination services	Elective	20
AHCBEK409	Rear queen bees	Elective	50
AHCBIO303	Apply biosecurity measures	Elective	100
AHCPCM204	Recognise plants	Elective	40
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes	Core	50
AHCWRK306	Comply with industry quality assurance requirements	Core	40

Fees & Costs

Tuition Fees

	Concession	Government subsidised fee	Non-subsidised fee
Tuition fee	$420	$2100	$7800
Materials fee	$150	$150	$150
Maximum annual amenities	$175	$250	$250
Total payable	$745	$2500	$8200

Per year	$0
Per semester	$0

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.

After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.

For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.

Fees explained

The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.

Check your eligibility here.

The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.

Check your eligibility here.

Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:

Commonwealth Health Care card, or
Pensioner Concession card, or
Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
Veterans Gold card.

The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking

Additional expenses

The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:

$250 for full fee-paying students; and
$175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.

Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.

Materials to cover cost of beekeeping suit. These will be held onsite for practical classes and remain the property of the student after the course for use in the industry.

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Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Next Steps

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.

After you complete that form we will send you an email with a link to an application form webpage. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam and junk folders.

Complete the application form on the application form webpage.

You will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.

Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend an enrolment appointment over the phone or on campus.

For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about Tuition Payment Plans here.

If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.