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There are 2 courses available within the Townsville area for people who want to become a beekeeper.
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Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your eligibility for government funded training. Learn more.
Begin and exciting career in apiculture or start your own bee colony at home with the AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping. This 2 year course will teach you how to establish an apiary site, assemble and maintain a beehive, extract honey, safely use smokers and beekeeping equipment, re-queen a bee colony, manage honey bee swarms, and safely transport bee hives to a new site. The course also covers essential aspects of workplace safety and quality assurance. Enquire now for the list of study units and available training dates near you. Learn more.
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To become a beekeeper in Townsville, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Beekeeping. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can study a beekeeper course in Townsville through online learning, which is a popular method of training as you can learn from the comfort of your own home and complete the course at your own pace. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within beekeeping. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Beekeeping
Apiarist
$1,300 weekly pay
Beekeeper