Overview

This course builds significantly on the knowledge learned on the Preliminary course and improves the understanding a beekeeper has of both the practical and scientific aspects of beekeeping.

Who is the course for?

People who have achieved the FIBKA Preliminary Beekeeping certificate. (It is worth noting that there is a significant step up in the level of knowledge and understanding required from the Preliminary Certificate to the Intermediate Certificate)

Course Content

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

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

Assessment

A three-hour written exam at the end of both the Practical and Scientific years.

How to Apply

Antrim Course:
Download an application form
Alternatively send an enquiry to the short course team.

Dromore course:
Contact Norman Walsh for an application form at norman@walsh43.plus.com

Enniskillen Course:
Details to follow

Next Course Dates

• Antrim Course:  Starts on Tuesday 6 October 2009 at 7:30 pm and will run for 15 weeks at one session per fortnight
• Dromore Course:  Starts on Wednesday 21 October 2009 at 7:30 pm and will run for 15 weeks at one session per fortnight
• Enniskillen Course:  Starts in January 2010. Details to follow