Staff will learn all the fundamentals of beekeeping. They’ll be hands on, learning how to extract and harvest honey and to construct, repair and transport hives. They'll also gain an in-depth understanding of the bee lifecycle, feeding requirements, pests, diseases and more.

Suitable for senior apiarists, this course teaches staff to manage a variety of work outcomes including developing and implementing management plans, food safety procedures and a business strategy.

The Apiculture Apprenticeship is a comprehensive two year programme that covers everything from the fundamentals of beekeeping to developing and implementing a business strategy. On completion staff will have the skills and knowledge to work independently or in commercial operations in a variety of roles.