The Introduction to Beekeeping Course is a 4hr session covering

fundamental beekeeping theory
practical hands on training with two beehive openings
time to answer your questions and participate in discussion
honeybee biosecurity for the detection and management of honeybee pests and diseases, including varroa destructor.

The course is held in our purpose built on site training workshop and backyard apiary.

As an introductory course no previous beekeeping experience is necessary to register and is also relevant for beekeepers starting out with a Flow Hive.

The Course features how to

light a smoker (using you own smoker if you already have one, or borrow one of ours)
open and reassemble a bee hive safely
hold and manipulate frames within the hive
identify developmental stages of a honeybee, honey, nectar, pollen and honeybee castes
biosecurity awareness, including Honeybee Biosecurity Code of Practice is a key element of this course.

Protective equipment is supplied and a take home copy of Bee AgSkills (NSW Department of Primary Industries Publication) as your resource guide.

If you have a known anaphylactic reaction to bee stings we will not accept your registration for this course.

Contact the host of Introduction to Beekeeping Course - Saturday 17th October 2026