Training Courses in Beekeeping

Name	Contact	Area	Service
Sharon Lage	0834498980 macbeehoney@gmail.com	Woodmead, Johannesburg	Dip your toes in! 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: Training courses available Legalities Where to buy equipment, what you will need and average costs thereof When: 2nd Saturday of the Month 08h30 – pls confirm attendance as space is limited Cost: R50 per attendee. Tea & coffee provided.
Sharon Lage	0834498980 macbeehoney@gmail.com	Woodmead, Johannesburg	Introduction to Beekeeping: 2 Full days Saturday & Sunday – Theory & Practicals This course is designed for those persons wanting to become Beekeepers and New Beekeepers with 1 or 2 hives who do not have any experience working on the hives. Getting started Know your bees: Inside the Hive Beehive components and accessories How & when to harvest honey Acquiring bees: Buying vs Catching and installing a swarm What can go wrong? Practical in the Apiary and in the Honey Room When: 2nd weekend of the Month – Bookings close 5 days prior to commencement. Times: 10h30 – 17h30 Sat ; 10h30 – 16h00 Sun Cost: R1200 per attendee. Max 15 attendees. Lunch & tea / coffee included. Note: Beesuits are required for the practical in the Apiary.
Sharon Lage	0834498980 macbeehoney@gmail.com	Woodmead, Johannesburg	Intermediate Beekeeping Training: These modules are designed for New to Experienced Beekeepers, covering more detailed theory and practical training material. Each module is run separately, and may cover either 1 or 2 full days depending on the content. Bee Suits are required for the practical sessions. Modules include the what, when, how and why: Setting up an Apiary, Apiary etiquette, moving bees, Equipment Harvesting, Processing & Marketing your Honey Hive Management Spring and Winter Maintenance Pests and Diseases Pollination Services Bee Removals Record Keeping When: By arrangement, depending on demand Where: Theory – Woodmead, Practicals – appropriate Apiary Sites Cost: Depending on the module – average cost R1000/module, max 10 attendees/module
Kai Hichert	0825610346 hichert@worldonline.co.za	Johannesburg, Gauteng	An introductory bee course giving you a very good grounding and help you understand what bee keeping is all about. The risks and rewards associated with beekeeping are explained in simple terms. This is a two day course, the first in the comfort of a class room and the second out in the fields with the bees. Cost for the 2 days is R1400 and includes lunches and tea/coffee’s on both days.
Louis Van Zyl	0727968334 levanzyl.vanzyl1@gmail.com	Randfontein West Rand in Johannesburg	A to Z course in beekeeping for two weeks. Agri/Seta accredited
Beequipment SA(Mike Miles)	011 476 5626 (mornings only) info@beequip.co.za www.beequip.co.za	Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg	“Basics in Beekeeping” – an introductory course on beekeeping.Two-day weekend programme and field work.