Courses are run by Local Associations in conjunction with The Ulster Beekeepers Association, CAFRE and endorsed by The Open College Network NI (OCN NI).

 

The venue, equipment and qualified trainers are all provided. 

Students will be examined by ongoing continuous assessments.

The courses are great fun, very interesting and  The introduction to Beekeeping Course will give you an overview of what is involved in keeping bees before commitment.

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Classes may be a combination of face to face meetings and zoom tbc at the time

 

Introduction to Beekeeping

(previously called Preliminary Beekeeping Certificate)

Starts in Feb 2027

Theory classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.

Practical classes will begin  April, weather permitting.

 

This Introduction to Beekeeping course is aimed at those with an interest in, or who may be thinking about keeping bees, but have not yet attended a course. It covers the basics of beekeeping from setting up an apiary and acquiring bees to health & safety, hive management, swarm control, disease control and honey production.

Please see further info, REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST and booking at

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/introduction-to-beekeeping/

 

Level 3 Proficiency in Beekeeping

(previously called Intermediate Certificate in Beekeeping) 

Starts from end September 2026, depending on the centre of choice.

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This Intermediate level Beekeeping course builds on the knowledge gained from the beginners course and improves the understanding of both the scientific and practical aspects of beekeeping.

This year will be running units 4-9

Please see further info and enrolment at the CAFRE website:

https://www.ubka.org/beekeeping/training

or for booking go to 

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/proficiency-in-beekeeping/

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