Course Details
This skill set describes the basic skills and knowledge required to operate a beehive or small apiary. There are six units of competency within this Skill Set.
“A Bee is an exquisite Chymist”” (chemist)
– Royal Beekeeper to Charles II
Course Duration
This course requires the learner to attend face-to-face theory classes and practical workshops delivered four days per week over four weeks.
Please note: Delivery depends on reaching the required student numbers.
Course Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, learners must be unemployed or under-employed and able to access mainstream training.
Learners must have a written referral from a Participation Referral Agent for Job Seekers; or be referred by themselves; another agency or recruited by the Service Provider.
Resources and PPE
Learners are required to purchase or have access to the Australian Beekeeping Manual (cost approx. $45) as well as have access to the Australian Beekeeping Guide which can be accessed and downloaded to print free of charge from this link.
Learners will be provided use of PPE such as beekeeper suits, veils and gloves however the learner is to provide and wear closed in shoes.
Units of Competency
There are six units of competency within this Skill Set:
- AHCB EK203 Open and reassemble a bee hive
- AHCBEK205 Prepare and use a bee smoker
- AHCBEK206 Assemble and maintain beekeeping components
- AHCBEK302 Manipulate honey bee brood
- AHCBEK304 Remove a honey crop from a hive
- AHCBEK313 Manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony
Course Fees
Complete the enquiry form below or call (08) 9544 3901 to learn more about the following payment options and tuition fees:
Indicative Fees and Charges:
- Non- concession learners $805.20 (capped at $420 for school aged learners not enrolled in school)
- Concession learners $242.55
N.B. The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for learners enrolling on a full-time basis.
N.N.B Information regarding refunds can be found in the student information handout or contact Yanchep Institute for a copy of the Fees Policy.
Concessions on Courses
Eligibility for the concession rate on course fees is determined at the time of enrolment. The following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees:
1. Persons and dependants of persons holding:
- a Pensioner Concession Card;
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card.
2. Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
- Workforce Australia; or
- Parents Next.
3. Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY.
4. Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance.
5. Persons and dependants of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution.
6. Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
Secondary school students are exempt from course and resource fees if they:
- are enrolled at school, as defined in the School Education Act 1999; and
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are undertaking a VET course.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. These must be charged in accordance with the VET Fees and Charges Policy.
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