Newcastle

Beekeeper

A Beekeeper operates beehives to produce honey and honey products. You’ll oversee the health of bee colonies and make sure your bees have suitable nutrition and living conditions. Beekeepers may market their product for sale and organise transportation of sold products. You might also breed bees for use in pollinating other crops.

To be a Beekeeper you’ll need to be passionate about bees and bee products. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and may have to perform tasks that require physical labour. It’s important that you can plan ahead and you should have excellent observational skills. Beekeepers also need to do a range of marketing and administrative tasks during their day.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a beekeeper?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC31818

Certificate III in Beekeeping
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $7,070
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper Apiarist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper Apiarist
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant
Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Beekeeper Apiarist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Beekeeper Apiarist + 5 more
AHCBEK313

Manage Pests and Disease within a Honey Bee Colony
Online
Unknown
$410
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
AHCBEK402

Perform Queen Bee Artificial Insemination
On Campus
2 days
$1,285
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
AHCBEK409

Rear Queen Bees
On Campus
2 days
$850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper
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Related occupations

Apiarist

An Apiarist manages beehives to produce honey and products, ensuring bee health, marketing, and handling physical tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

Common questions

How can I become a beekeeper?

To become a beekeeper in Newcastle, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Beekeeping. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.

Are there training providers in Newcastle?

You can train to become a beekeeper by completing a qualification with Foundation Training Australia or Tocal College. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.

What study modes are available?

There are several campuses within the Newcastle area that provide beekeeper training. The closest campus is 58km away from the center of Newcastle. You can also study a beekeeper course through online learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.

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