Training in Beekeeping

These are the recognized and approved Beekeeping Training Courses available in Australia.

Click on the links below to view details, units of competency for each course and a list of the Recognized Training Organizations (RTOs) registered and approved to deliver this training in their scope of registration.

* Certificate lll in Beekeeping – provides an excellent grounding in the knowledge and skills required to be a beekeeper of honey bees. 

* Traineeship in Beekeeping – uses the Certificate lll in Beekeeping Qualification.  These Traineeships are available to paid employees of a beekeeping business and may attract financial assistance for both employee and employer.  
See also Queensland Apprenticeship and Traineeship Details

* Basic Beekeeping Skill Set – this is suitable for hobby beekeepers and entry level workers in the beekeeping industry.  It covers the basic skills and knowledge required to maintain a bee hive or operate a small apiary.  The units of competency in this qualification can provide credits towards a Certificate lll in Beekeeping qualification.

* Statement of Attainment – through a Registered Training Organization (RTO) you may choose to complete just one or more units of competency from within the Certificate lll in Beekeeping course and receive a Statement of Attainment for the chosen units when completed.