The Ulster Beekeepers’ Association (UBKA) will organise and deliver the Scientific part of the Intermediate level beekeeping course at three centres in 2011/2012:
- Antrim
- Enniskillen and
- Limavady
Courses start in September 2011.
Overview
This Intermediate level Beekeeping course consists of two Parts, Scientific and Practical, delivered over two years and leading to the Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Associations (FIBKA) Intermediate Certificate of Proficiency in Beekeeping. Each part consists of 15 evening sessions.
This course builds on the knowledge gained from the Preliminary course and improves the understanding of both the practical and scientific aspects of beekeeping.
Who is the course for?
Holders of the FIBKA Preliminary Beekeeping certificate (or equivalent) and who recognize that there is a step up in the depth of knowledge and understanding required As this depth of knowledge is significantly greater than at Preliminary level those applying should be free to study as well as attending the classes.
Course Content
Scientific (15 evenings): The external and internal features of the honeybee, it’s life cycle, the work done, methods of communication, reproduction, brood and adult bee diseases, pollination, honey and swarming.
Practical (15 evenings): Migratory Beekeeping, Queen rearing, Management of nuclei, Disease and pest control, Equipment, Preparation of honey and wax for show, Legislation and Starting up in Beekeeping.
Assessment
There is a three-hour written exam at the end of both the Practical and Scientific years. The Course fee is £100 for each Part, which includes the Examination Fee.
How to Apply
Click here to download an application form
For further information contact the course tutor at:
For the Antrim class – Mrs. Lorraine McBride, 11 Ballyloughan Park, BALLYMENA, Co. Antrim. BT43 5HW. email lorrainemcbride@utvinternet.com tel: 028 2564 0872.
For the Enniskillen class - Mrs. Ethel Irvine, 2 Laragh Lee, Ballycassidy, ENNISKILLEN, Co Fermanagh, BT94 2JT. e-mail ethelirvine@btinternet.com tel: 028 6632 4022
For the Limavady Class - Rev Sam Millar, 41 Rectory Park, Garvagh, COLERAINE BT51 5AJ. e-mail sj.millar@btinternet.com tel: 028 2955 7097
Or complete the attached application form and send to the above contact for your preferred centre.
As places on the course will be limited, applicants will be accepted on a first come-first served basis but those who have passed the Intermediate Practical Assessment will receive priority.
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