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Bee Keeping Introduction Adult
Location and start date
Duchy College Rosewarne - 8 January 2026Duration
18 weeksAttendance
Part-timeCourse information
If you are new to bee keeping or have always wanted to keep bees and have your own honey, then this is the course for you.
This course offers you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, understanding and practical bee keeping skills to keep healthy and productive bees. The course is 36 hours and split into two halves, which include initial evening classes at the Cornwall College Camborne site, covering the theory of bee keeping and how to manage your hives. This is followed by practical sessions at Duchy College Rosewarne, where you will work with the bees in our very own West Cornwall Beekeepers Association outdoor apiary.
Your course tutor has a wealth of knowledge and experience giving you an excellent grounding for keeping bees.
You will learn the basic skills and knowledge required to keep bees, Including safety for yourself and others, managing hives and preventing disease. You will learn about bee behaviour and how to manage your bees through the different seasons. the course also covers common ailments and how to manage them. You will work with the bees at Duchy College Rosewarne learning the practical skills to support your bees and honey production.
You can progress on to the Sustainable bee keeping course, which looks into many of the issues affecting bees today and how modern sustainable bee keepers can protect their bees, keep them healthy and support them when there are problems.
Duchy College Rosewarne
This beautiful campus set just outside of Camborne has a rich history of national research and is cherished by students and staff. Whether its studying horticulture or animal care, the intimate community feel is the perfect learning environment.
With a friendly and entertaining student hub, and the most passionate and dedicated team on hand to support the college experience, Duchy College Rosewarne is renowned for its student experience. Home to the most wonderful animals and plants, this is a truly unique and special place to have your #careercollege experience.
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| Tuition Fees: £300.00
If you are aged 19 or over, financial support may be available depending on your circumstances and the specific course. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 10052-DRW-25
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Bee Keeping Introduction
No Qualification
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