This course provides a one-day preparation for students sitting the BBKA General Husbandry assessment. It reviews the breadth and depth of knowledge and practical skills required, and includes a mock assessment in the apiary so that students are familiar with the assessment process.
About the Tutors:
Ken and Dan Basterfield are commercial beekeepers, having kept bees in Devon for 40 years. Ken holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB), and is an Examiner for the BBKA Husbandry Assessments. Dan holds the BBKA Master Beekeeper certificate and the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB).
About the Venue:
Blackbury Farm is our new purpose built Honey Farm, situated close to Honiton in East Devon. On site we have a teaching apiary, classroom, and laboratory, and being a working honey farm there are all the other facilities of a beekeeping operation to hand. The site is predominantly level and has good wheelchair access, with ample parking. We are easily accessible from the M5 & A30/A35; the nearest railway station is Honiton, 3 miles away, and Exeter Airport is twelve miles away. We have a list of good local accommodation for those travelling from afar.
Course Content:
The day is split between classroom and apiary activities. In the classroom we will discuss:
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Eligibility criteria
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Apiary & colony record keeping
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Breadth and depth of published syllabus
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Discuss any areas of knowledge or practice that students feel weak on
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The assessment process from both Student and Assessor perspectives
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Sources of further information if required
The apiary session will cover:
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Inspection techniques
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Common manipulations
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Mock assessment
Entry requirements:
Students should meet the eligibility criteria for the BBKA General Husbandry certificate, i.e. Basic certificate already attained and three years of beekeeping experience.
Priority will be given to candidates who have already booked an assessment for this year.
Courses are limited to no more than 10 students.
Students should bring:
Disposable gloves, smokers, and hive tools will be provided.
Venue
Blackbury Farm, Southleigh, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JF
Dates
The course runs from 10:00 until 16:30. Tea and coffee are available from 9:30.
Each date is a separate course:
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29th April 2012
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6th May 2012
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21st May 2012
Price
£45 per person, including light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch with you.
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