Beekeeping Courses
Perfect for aspiring apiarists and hobbyists, these courses offer practical skills in bee management and hive maintenance.
Popular courses
These popular courses in beekeeping are a great place to start.
AHC20122
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Farmhand
Station Hand
Piggery Attendant
Nursery Hand
Poultry Farm Worker
Nurseryperson
Beekeeper
Apiarist
Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions.
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Average duration: 12 months.
AHC31818
Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Beekeeper
Apiarist
Begin and exciting career in apiculture or start your own bee colony at home with the AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping. This 2 year course will teach you how to establish an apiary site, assemble and maintain a beehive, extract honey, safely use smokers and beekeeping equipment, re-queen a bee colony, manage honey bee swarms, and safely transport bee hives to a new site. The course also covers essential aspects of workplace safety and quality assurance.
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Average duration: 12 months.
Job outcomes
Here are some potential job outcomes within beekeeping. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Government funding
The Australian government provides funding for students completing a qualification in high demand industries. To receive government funding, you need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
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