TRAINING COURSES
Basic Beekeeping & Bee Removal and Relocation
Important notes regarding all training sessions:
Live colonies of African Honey bees / Apis Mellifera Scuttelata (often referred to as African killer bees) will be opened during the training.
Participants are required to wear a full bee-suit, gumboots (or long leather boots), and gloves for their safety.
Adequate hydration is essential throughout the training.
Long trousers and a long sleeve shirt is advised underneath the bee-suit!
Rental suits and gloves are available with prior arrangement and new bee-suits can be bought.
Basic Beekeeping Course
This comprehensive full-day beekeeping couse, from 08H30 to 16H00, includes meals and refreshments for all participants.
The Honey Bee Group is pleased to present an informative Basic Beekeeping course designed for individuals interested in pursuing beekeeping or as part of a corporate team-building day.
The primary objective of this beekeeping course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge to:
Understand the operational structure of the hive, including the roles and responsibilities within it.
Comprehend the life cycle of the African Honey bee.
Gain proficiency in basic hive management techniques, such as hive placement, smoking, and hive inspection.
Acquire essential bee farming skills, including feeding, swarm management, and queen marking.
Identify and address potential threats to the hive, such as pests and predators.
Learn effective techniques for honey harvesting and receive valuable tips on the subject.
Understand the significance of logging and record keeping in beekeeping.
After a satisfying lunch, the afternoon practical session will be dedicated to hands-on experience in the apiary, working with African honey bees (Apis Mellifera Scuttelata).
Participants will have the opportunity to open, inspect, and maintain hives, identify the different bees and mark the queen. Concluding the activities late afternoon participants will have a debriefing session accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea with honey.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate, along with a USB flash drive containing training materials and application forms for relevant organizations such as:
- Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DALRRD)
- NBA (Northern Beekeepers Association)
- South African Bee Industry Organization (SABIO)
Bee Removal and Relocation Course
A comprehensive specialist training course for beekeepers wanting to become bee removal specialists is offered bi-monthly. The latter wil require of the apiarist to have at least a basic understanding of the intricacies of beekeeping relevant to the African Honey bee (Apis Mellifera Scuttelata).
The primary objectives of this specialised course is to enable students to:
Conduct preliminary assessments of bee removal situations.
Evaluate potential risks to both the client and themselves with regards to bee removals.
Determine the safest approach to bee removal, considering both safety aspects and the actual removal process.
Learn techniques such as cut-out or out-trapping as options for a bee removal.
Plan and execute safe and ethical removal and relocation of African honey bee colonies.
Understand the respective responsibilities of the client and the apiarist (bee removal specialist).
Gain insight into liability insurance considerations.
Valuable discussions with regards to the marketing of your bee removal services.
After lunch we will discuss, build and install an out-trapping , break for refreshments and thereafter we will start doing a number of different bee removals and effectively relocate the colonies into hives. This needs to be done in the dark due to the risk of possible attack.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate and a USB flash drive containing training materials and application forms for relevant organizations such as:
- DALRRD (Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development)
- NBA (Northern Beekeepers Association)
- SABIO (South African Bee Industry Organization)
- Third Party Liability Insurance
