Theory Course for the Basic Certificate Assessment.
Wednesdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm
February 7th - April 4th 2018.
No meetings on 21st February and 21st March
Wednesdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm
February 7th - April 4th 2018.
No meetings on 21st February and 21st March
This year we are going for a two pronged approach:
- A theory course will be held in Feb/March 2018 to work through the syllabus. We will also have some more in depth sessions on pests and diseases for those taking module 3 in March. There will be something on queen rearing during the course as well.
- When the weather warms up we have apiary sessions* for the practical side of the Basic assessment.
- Covering the theory early will give us more time for the practical aspects when we start in the apiary.
- Hopefully we will be able to get the actual assessments completed earlier than usual.
- * There needs to be a change of arrangements in that the teaching apiary we used to use for these sessions is no longer available to us.
When: Wednesday February 7th - April 4th 2018 (inclusive). 7.30 - 9.30pm. No meeting on either 21st Feb or 21st March
Where: The Centre @ St Peters, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead, NG15 9FD
Cost: There will be no charge for NBKA members. If you are not a member then the cost will be £30.00 (It is cheaper to join the Association).
Who can come: Beekeepers who have had bees for at least one season
Contact: Janet Bates
Where: The Centre @ St Peters, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead, NG15 9FD
Cost: There will be no charge for NBKA members. If you are not a member then the cost will be £30.00 (It is cheaper to join the Association).
Who can come: Beekeepers who have had bees for at least one season
Contact: Janet Bates
The Basic Certificate
The Basic Certificate is the first assessment in the BBKA The format of the Basic assessment was changed in 2016. There are now 4 sections. They all have to be passed in order to pass the assessment. It was changed because the assessors felt that swarming and swarm control was a weakness in some candidates. Swarming can cause a nuisance to neighbours and the public so beekeepers need to be proficient in this topic. To this end swarming is now in a separate section.
More details and the syllabus can be found on the BBKA website.
More details and the syllabus can be found on the BBKA website.
When: To be announced-when the weather is warm enough. Daytime obviously.
Where: Woodthorpe Grange Park, Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4HA
We meet in the car park inside the 2nd gates as you go up Woodthorpe Drive. The practical will have to be held elsewhere this year as we will not be allowed to use the teaching apiary.
Who can come: Beekeepers who have kept bees for at least one season.
Assessment date: will be booked later but you do not have to take the assessment
Cost of the course: No cost to NBKA members. £30.00 to non members.
Cost of Assessment: £20.00-payable to BBKA. You can claim this back from the NBKA treasurer when you pass the assessment. Download the application form from the BBKA website.
What to bring to the theory course: notebook and pen/pencil.
What to bring to the practical: Suit/veil, boots, gloves (not the thick leather ones please, or use disposable plastic gloves over them for hygiene reasons), smoker, hive tool, folding chair, notebook and pencil (optional)
Contact: Janet Bates My mobile number is: 07973 412101 in case you have a problem.
You will learn a lot- not only, from the syllabus, but also from each other.
Where: Woodthorpe Grange Park, Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4HA
We meet in the car park inside the 2nd gates as you go up Woodthorpe Drive. The practical will have to be held elsewhere this year as we will not be allowed to use the teaching apiary.
Who can come: Beekeepers who have kept bees for at least one season.
Assessment date: will be booked later but you do not have to take the assessment
Cost of the course: No cost to NBKA members. £30.00 to non members.
Cost of Assessment: £20.00-payable to BBKA. You can claim this back from the NBKA treasurer when you pass the assessment. Download the application form from the BBKA website.
What to bring to the theory course: notebook and pen/pencil.
What to bring to the practical: Suit/veil, boots, gloves (not the thick leather ones please, or use disposable plastic gloves over them for hygiene reasons), smoker, hive tool, folding chair, notebook and pencil (optional)
Contact: Janet Bates My mobile number is: 07973 412101 in case you have a problem.
You will learn a lot- not only, from the syllabus, but also from each other.