Tocal College

AHCBEK409

Rear Queen Bees

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) For the experienced beekeeper interested in expanding into queen bee breeding, this two-day course at Tocal is run by industry-respected specialists. It covers both an understanding of queen bees and how to breed them.

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.


Locations
  • 815 Tocal Road, Paterson

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $850 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$850
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$850
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Tocal College to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 2 Days
Estimated fee* $0 - $850 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Rear Queen Bees 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...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

About Tocal College

The College is part of the Tocal Agricultural Centre—a Centre of Excellence within NSW Department of Primary Industries. It consists of the College, Regional Services and Regulatory programs, Tocal Field Days and Tocal Homestead. The Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is also located at the Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus.

Tocal College also has a southern campus, Yanco Campus situated at the NSW DPI Yanco Agricultural Institute near Leeton, which provides a wide range of skills training courses, traineeships and the Aboriginal Rural Training Program (ARTP).

Tocal College provides training for school leavers and other people who are interested in a broad range of agricultural careers.

Training is incorporated into the agricultural activities occurring on Tocal's commercial farms. Students develop the skills and knowledge for a range of primary industries including beef cattle, dairying, horse breeding, rural business management, sheep production, poultry, cropping, precision farming, general agriculture and natural resource management.

The College also provides a caring environment that promotes both individual and team learning.