Beekeeping Taster Day

One Day Workshop

Duration: One day
Location: Plumpton College

Course Overview

Ideal for those interested in honey bees or considering becoming a beekeeper.

This one day course covers the biology of the honey bee, the equipment you’ll need to keep bees, the gadgets you can buy, the pests and diseases to watch out for and the flowers you can plant to help bees and other pollinators and where to get your own bees.

Topics include honey bee biology and ecology, choosing a hive, management through the year, pests and diseases, plants for bees, how to start beekeeping and includes (weather depending) hands-on experience with a colony of bees at the College apiary.

Equipment required

Bee suit or long sleeved top (not woollen) and long trousers (a veil and gloves will be provided)
Wellington boots
Notebook and pen

Course Cost

£75 for the one day workshop.

Course Fees

Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.

Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,000 (from September 2024); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.

Find out more on our course fees and funding page

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