The qualification offers: a) An outline of the biology of the honey bee, in terms of lifecycle and behaviour, including interaction with plants and crops. This is needed to understand the practical aspects of the beekeeping craft. b) An introduction to the appearance of a healthy hive and to the basic indications of serious pests/disease and their management, either directly by the student or by seeking more experienced help. c) Simple introduction to the hygiene of the honey bee colony, techniques to prevent the transmission of disease and the management of equipment d) Practical beekeeping skills, both of general applicability (e.g. use of equipment and apiary set-up, interpretation of the state of the colony) and seasonal (e.g. winter preparation, spring growth, swarm management and honey production). e) Simple skills dealing with the removal of honey from beehives and its extraction and preparation for sale, including awareness of labelling Regulations.. f) General Health and safety advice for the apiary, equipment use and beestings. Simple record keeping and dealing with members of the public.
Name: Award in Introduction to Beekeeping Qualification title: Award in Introduction to Beekeeping (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment porftofilio Awarding Lantra Awards Ltd Created 20130915 09:33:58 Updated 20140207 12:56:28
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Title: Award in Introduction to Beekeeping (QCF) Qualification: Award in Introduction to Beekeeping (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care