New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4)

Southern Institute of Technology

Gain the skills and knowledge to manage a viable apiculture business.This programme will enable you to operate as a Leading Hand in a commercial operation or to run your own commercial operation.Offered through a unique blended delivery model this qualification is for people who are single source comb or medical grade manuka honey producers pollination service providers or selfmarketing producers. You will gain the range of skills and knowledge needed to operate independently as beekeepers and will enjoy improved job performance.By successfully achieving both the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 and New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture Level 4 you will have completed the apprenticeship scheme endorsed by Apiculture NZ the governing body for apiculture in New Zealand.This programme is taught online with block courses in a range of locations throughout New Zealand.Course OutlineThe following will be coveredBe introduced to the relationships between bees and flowering plants and the importance that plants play in providing food for bees.Learn how to recognise bee diseases pests and disorders and manage these throughout the beekeeping season.Develop a seasonal management plan for the operation of apiaries of beehives and to implement this plan over a beekeeping season.Understand the production and processing of a range of beehive products and analyse an apiculture business to develop a business strategy for a new market.Course ContentThere are no electives within this programme and all students undertake the following topics of learningAGRI4201 Plants Pollination NutritionAGRI4202 Bee Diseases Management plansAGRI4203 Seasonal Management Food SafetyAGRI4204 Beehive Products Management EvaluationCareer OpportunitiesCould includeLeading hand in a commercial operationRun your own commercial operation