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Derry and District Beekeepers Introduction to Beekeeping

TBC
Trades & Crafts

Course Overview

A practical and informative course providing the necessary knowledge and skills to get established in beekeeping.This Derry and District Beekeepers Preliminary Beekeeping Course is an introductory course. It covers the basics of beekeeping, setting up an apiary, acquiring bees, hive management, swarm control, disease control and honey production.The contents of the course include:• Natural history of the honeybee and colony structure.• Manipulation of a colony of honeybees.• Hives and frames.• Siting colonies in an apiary.• The beekeeping calendar.• Colony diseases, pests and poisoning.• Foraging.• Harvesting honey from the colony.
  • Start Date
    6 Mar 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    6 Weeks
  • Campus
    Springtown

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2025/26 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2025.

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  • Course: Derry and District Beekeepers Introduction to Beekeeping (Preliminary Course) Ref A016
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 06/03/2025
    (Thu:7:00PM-9:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £40.00
    Concession £40.00
    Examination £65.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Springtown
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

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    My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.
    Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
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    I completed two 3-month work placements in Belgium and Fuerteventura with the Erasmus+ programme. I was so grateful for the opportunity as it allowed me to gain valuable industry knowledge and experience. I’ve currently been offered a 6-month position in Turkey as a Holiday Rep with TUI.
    Daria Hrywniak (Hospitality & Tourism Management)

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