New Zealand Certificate – Primary Industry Apiculture Level 3 

 This program gives students with an interest in the Apiculture / beekeeping industry. The program is aimed at teaching and facilitating bee husbandry, knowledge and practical skills to students with various levels of experience in apiculture. With a aim to become successfully employed as beekeepers in the Apiculture/beekeeping industry.  

Full time: 22 weeks

Part time: 44 weeks

Graduates will gain skills in Apiculture.  Some of these skills will include the ability to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Hive ware, assembly, repairing, and construction.
• Life cycle of bees. 
• New Zealand beekeeping industry
• Bee diseases, disorders and pests, both local and exotic. 
• Disease management
• Sit DECA course
• Queen rearing and much more…

Entry criteria

Applicants Must:

• 16 years of age and above at the time of commencing study or 15 with a school leaving certificate.
• Meet the relevant funding pool requirements for TEC
• An interest in beekeeping and working outdoors.