A to Z course in beekeeping for two weeks. Agri/Seta accredited
Randfontein West Rand in Johannesburg
Louis Van Zyl 0727968334 levanzyl.vanzyl1@gmail.com
A to Z course in beekeeping for two weeks. Agri/Seta accredited
Randfontein West Rand in Johannesburg
Louis Van Zyl 0727968334 levanzyl.vanzyl1@gmail.com
Thinking about beekeeping as a hobby, but need to understand what is involved, what it could cost you, how much time you need to invest etc?
Sharon will share her experience through an informal discussion – What you need to know if you are wanting to take up beekeeping:
When: Make an appointment to spend half an hour with Sharon at a mutually convenient time for an informal discussion. Sometimes this is easier than a phone call.
Cost: Nil
Sharon Lage | 0834498980 macbeehoney@gmail.com | Woodmead, Johannesburg |
Please join us for an inspiring and highly informative Training Course designed for Beginner and Hobbyist Beekeepers.
DURATION 2 Full days Saturday & Sunday – Theory & Practicals
COURSE DATES ALWAYS – Second Saturday & Sunday of the Month
8-9 February 2020 – 09h00 – 16h30 *
7-8 March 2020 – 09h00 – 16h30 *
11-12 April 2020 – Nil: Easter Weekend
9-10 May 2020 – 09h00 – 16h30 *
Note* Times may over-run during the Practical sessions
COURSE CONTENT Getting Started: History of Beekeeping, Registration & Legislation, Why Bees? Safety Equipment, Bee Stings, Types of Hives and Tools, Where to get equipment etc.
Inside the Hive – Know your Bees!: Types of Bees, Roles within the Colony, What is going on inside the Hive, Bee Forage, Identification of different types of combs and cells etc. During the practical sessions, we open beehives and identify/discuss what is observed, and where necessary, we actively ‘work’ the hive (eg. Perform a split, perform spring maintenance, harvest honey etc – all very exciting!)
Hive Components & Assembly : We examine important parts and components of a successful hive. Time permitting, we also build a flat-pack hive from scratch, and discuss the various hive alternatives available. We also take a turn in the Honey House, upcapping harvested frames and look at different methods to extract the honey.
Catching & Installing a Swarm: Practical aspects to getting started, tips are given on successfully enticing the bees to choose your beehive, and physically transferring of a swarm from a catch box into a beehive.
COST R1200 per person. Maximum 15 delegates.
EQUIPMENT Cost of Course excludes kit (ie Beekeepers Protective Suit and/or beehive).
Bee Suits are not required for the Theory Training, but are essential for the Practical Training. We have a limited number of suits for hire (should you not have your own) and offer them on a first-come basis at R150/suit/course.
ADDRESS 146 Western Service Road, Woodmead, Johannesburg.
TO BOOK Sharon Lage – 083 449 8980 [GP072]