Tocal College
Perform Queen Bee Artificial Insemination
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) For experienced bee breeders and researchers, this two-day course will help raise your skill level both in collecting semen and artificially inseminating queen bees.Delivery mode
Tocal College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 815 Tocal Road, Paterson
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are no entry requirements, however, there are some essential recommendations to set you up to learn the most from this advanced knowledge course.
It is highly recommended beekeepers have the following before attending this course:
- confidence with queen and drone production processes before considering AI
- comfortable handling bees without gloves
- two seasons of queen breeding experience and
- manage at least 200 hives or belong to a collective of beekeepers with total 200+ hives so as not to risk inbreeding through use of AI in too small a population and
- have an updated glasses prescription, if worn.
Please include your queen rearing experience and current hive numbers in the enquiry form.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Perform Queen Bee Artificial Insemination will prepare you for the following role.
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...
About Tocal College
Renowned as a high quality training provider, Tocal College offers part-time and full-time agricultural courses, short courses, distance and flexible learning for Year 10, 11 or 12 school leavers and adults interested in careers in agriculture or in gaining credit towards a university degree.
