Junior Certificate
Under 18 and want to test your beekeeping knowledge? Then this could be the one for you
The Junior certificate consists of 4 elements
10 minutes of oral questions
Present your beekeeping diary
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Basic Assessment
To take the Basic Assessment you should have managed at least one colony of bees for a minimum of 12 months
The Basic Assessment syllabus can appear daunting at first glance but closer inspection will show that it merely lists the basic things which all beekeepers should know.
Basic_Syllabus_2020.pdf
General Husbandry Certificate
Have you been beekeeping for 5 years and passed your Basic Assessment? Then this is the next practical step
This assessment is designed for beekeepers who prefer the practical approach rather than the written examinations.
On the day, your assessment is conducted by two BBKA Assessors and consists of
Inspection of the candidates apiary, equipment and honey hand…
