The AHCSS00075 Basic Beekeeping Skill Set equips students with the skills needed to perform fundamental beekeeping tasks. These include lighting and operating a bee smoker, safely opening beehives, and constructing, maintaining, and restoring beekeeping equipment. Additionally, students learn how to extract and package honey, and explore beekeeping as a business opportunity by marketing honey and converting beeswax into saleable products. This course provides a practical foundation in beekeeping essentials.
Entry requirements for the Basic Beekeeping Skill Set vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Basic Beekeeping Skill Set will prepare you for the following role.
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...
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