Fees-free is available for eligible first-time tertiary learners. Find out if you’re eligible at feesfree.govt.nz
The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) supports learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees.
Note: The TTAF covers fees until 31 December 2022. For courses continuing/starting after 1 January 2023, partial or full fees may apply.
About this programme
The lucrative and rapidly expanding apiculture industry wants more Kiwis to become beekeepers. Demand for pollination services also continues to increase with NZ’s primary industry dependent on the pollination of fruit and crops for its survival. If you have ever wanted to have your own beehive or want to work in the apiculture industry then this programme is for you.
What you will learn
| Courses |
Level |
Credits |
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AP301000 - Beekeeping Fundamentals
Aim: To introduce students to current apiculture industry regulations, the fundamentals of beekeeping, and equipment required for working with a beehive.
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3 |
15 |
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AP301001 - Manipulating Hives
Aim: To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to establish, manage and manipulate bee colonies including honey extraction.
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3 |
20 |
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AP301002 - Beehive Disease Management Planning
Aim: To provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to correctly identify beehive diseases, pests, and disorders as part of a disease management plan.
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3 |
15 |
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AP301003 - Beehive Disease Management Control
Aim: To provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge to control and/or eliminate beehive diseases, pests, and disorders as part of a disease management plan.
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3 |
15 |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Maintain, manipulate and operate beehives to produce quality products and pollination services
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Assist to transport beehives and bee products, and establish hives in new sites
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Carry out a beehive disease management plan.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.