Beginner Beekeeping Course (Sunday 18th January 2026)
Join our one-day practical Beginner Beekeeping Course and learn how to start your own buzzing hive from scratch!
Beginner Beekeeping Course
Ready to dive into the buzzing world of bees? Join our Beginner Beekeeping Course hosted by Melbourne Beekeepers Club. If you're curious about starting a hive or just love these little pollinators, this one-day will give you the basics to get started. This course is designed for adults that are interested in taking up beekeeping as a hobby, have been doing so for a short period of time, or just wish to know more about keeping honey bees.
By attending you'll also receive a free 12-month club membership to help you on your beekeeping journey (Non-members only). Current MBC Members get a discount by booking via the club's website.
Join our one-day practical Beginner Beekeeping Course and learn how to start your own buzzing hive from scratch!
Beginner Beekeeping Course
Ready to dive into the buzzing world of bees? Join our Beginner Beekeeping Course hosted by Melbourne Beekeepers Club. If you're curious about starting a hive or just love these little pollinators, this one-day will give you the basics to get started. This course is designed for adults that are interested in taking up beekeeping as a hobby, have been doing so for a short period of time, or just wish to know more about keeping honey bees.
By attending you'll also receive a free 12-month club membership to help you on your beekeeping journey (Non-members only). Current MBC Members get a discount by booking via the club's website.
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
The University of Melbourne
30 Royal Parade
Parkville, VIC 3052
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Agenda
Course Aims
Information and practical experience to enable prospective beekeepers to decide if they will be able to manage a beehive in the future as well as basic beekeeping information and beekeeping practice for prospective and new beekeepers.
Course Topics
Opening a beehive - Inside a beehive - Choosing a site for a beehive - Required equipment - Stings and Safety - Beekeeper responsibilities
Course Guidelines
Emphasise a scientific and practical approach to beekeeping - Integrate practical beekeeping training and required understanding - Use constructive teaching methods, cater for individual differences in learning styles, and encourage teamwork - Be consistent with Beekeeping Certificate III in Beekeeping outcomes - Applicable to successful beekeeping in various situations- urban, suburban and rural.