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NONAC05022

Seasonal Management of Honey Bees

Non-accredited Short Course

Have you been keeping bees for a while? Maybe you've taken a beginner course with your club or learnt from a mentor. Ready to take your skills to the next level? There's always more to discover! Join our Intermediate Beekeeping Course and explore the fascinating world of honey bees in greater depth.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 17 May 2025 Duration: 2 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$350

Course overview

Honey bees behave and perform differently at different times of the year and in different situations. This course will help you to gain the knowledge and practical skills to maximise your Beekeeping success.

Topics covered:​

  • Honey bee development
  • Castes: Identification, Roles, and Anatomy
  • Box configuration/s Langstroth, Flow, Top bar
  • Single and double brood box management
  • Biosecurity
  • Honey flow preparation
  • Nutrition considerations
  • Timing
  • “Bee Maths”
  • Risks of manipulation
  • Assessing brood
  • Hive/brood manipulations
  • Combining colonies 
  • Nucleus colonies/walkaway splits
  • Swarm management/Collection
  • Evaluating/Finding/Replacing a Queen bee

With the advent of Varroa mite, it is important for your bees that you are the best beekeeper you can be.  Our Intermediate level courses can help with that. You must have some experience with live bees due to the hands-on/practical components of the training.

Your Trainer has Australia wide and International learning and Training experience.

This is an intermediate level course.

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Robina
On Campus
17 May 2025
2 weeks
Part time 1 day per week 9am - 4pm with excursions off-site
Saturday
  • Full fee: $350

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Robina

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

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  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

17 May 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week 9am - 4pm with excursions off-site
Saturday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $350

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Seasonal Management of Honey Bees (NONAC05022)

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Seasonal Management of Honey Bees

COURSE CODE: NONAC05022
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Resources required

  • This course includes practical work with live honey bees
    In the afternoon of both lessons, there will be an excursion & tour to an operating commercial Apiary.
    Details will be provided to students at the beginning of the class. Students will need to provide their own transport to and from this local Apiary.
  • Pen and paper for note taking.
  • BYO lunch.
  • If you have one, bring your bee suit, however basic PPE will be provided.
  • If anaphylactic, please bring your Epipen and health management plan.

Important information

  • ​We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to get checked in and settled as class starts on time.
  • Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
  • The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
  • The Green Fields bar & restaurant is on site - Level 4 Rooftop of our Robina Campus, for opening hours please see Green Fields information.

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.