The Killinchy Beekeepers Association
and district
EDUCATION & BEEKEEPING
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 give you an overview of what is involved in keeping bees before commitment.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, 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 on 17th January 2023
Theory classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
Practicals will begin 29th April, weather permitting.
This Preliminary 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 and booking at
https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/introduction-to-beekeeping/
(previously called Intermediate Certificate in Beekeeping)
Starts end SEPT 2022
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 is now closed for booking. Please see further info at
https://www.ubka.org/beekeeping/training/
