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About the programme

Gain the skills and knowledge to rear queen bees for a commercial operation or to operate your own queen-bee rearing operation.

Apiculture is one of ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ's fastest growing industries and apiarists are in high demand.

This programme is taught online with block courses in a range of locations throughout ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ (see locations in 'What you study' area below).

Graduates of this programme will be well-received by the industry, which needs a steady supply of quality queen bees to ensure the genetic diversity of existing and new hives. In turn, you'll be helping to ensure the wellbeing of our wider community, as a strong bee industry is critical to ensuring the ongoing supply of food.

You'll be able to work independently and could supervise others.

Entry

Entry requirements

• 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits, or
• , or
• Equivalent industry skills and knowledge.
• Special and discretionary admission is available.
• You must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the programme and will need to disclose any medical conditions which may affect your ability to participate.
• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ University Entrance OR
  • Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .Ìý

Please note: You will be expected to complete an industry-approved American Foulbrood recognition and destruction course before you graduate from this programme.