In September Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre started delivering the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 at their Stratford Campus, East Rd, Stratford.
Fifteen keen students have enrolled onto this programme. This programme is delivered every second Saturday for 32 weeks.
Modules include: how to construct and repair beehives, seasonal management of bees and hives, requeening hives, identification and treatment of diseases, shifting beehives and honey extraction.
This programme is ideal for; existing beekeepers wishing to obtain a qualification, those wanting to take up 'backyard' beekeeping, employment seekers with no previous experience wishing to obtain entry level skills to help obtain a junior position in the beekeeping industry.
Enrolments are also open for our New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills Level 2 programme. This is a 12 week, four day per week programme - fees free. You will gain skills in Health and Safety, agricutural vehicles, stock handling and fencing,
- For more information contact Taratahi on 0800600333.