91视频 Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4)
Course details
About the course
About the programme
Gain the skills and knowledge to manage a viable apiculture business.
This programme will enable you to operate as a Leading Hand in a commercial operation or to run your own commercial operation.
This qualification is for people who are single source, comb, or medical grade manuka honey producers, pollination service providers or self-marketing producers. You will gain the range of skills and knowledge needed to operate independently as beekeepers and will enjoy improved job performance.聽
This programme is taught online with block courses in a range of locations throughout 91视频 (see locations in What you study area below).
By successfully achieving both the91视频 Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)聽and 91视频 Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4), you will have completed the apprenticeship scheme endorsed by Apiculture NZ (the governing body for apiculture in 91视频).
We are the only polytechnic provider of this industry-recognised training pathway in 91视频.
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits, or
- , or
- Equivalent industry skills and knowledge.
- Special and discretionary admission is available.
- You must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the programme and will need to disclose any medical conditions which may affect your ability to participate.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- 91视频 University Entrance聽OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in聽one聽test completed in the last two years),聽OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS ().
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .
Please note: You will be expected to complete an industry-approved American Foulbrood recognition and destruction course before you graduate from this programme, if you haven't already completed it.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the 91视频 Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.