The BBKA have developed a system of written examinations and assessment routes, designed to help beekeepers understand more about their bees and develop their beekeeping skills.

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The written examinations:

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• Module 1 - Honey Bee Management

• Module 2 - Honey Bee Products and Forage

• Module 3 - Honey Bee Pests, diseases and Poisoning

• Module 5 - Honey Bee Biology

• Module 6 - Honey Bee Behaviour

• Module 7 - Selection and Breeding of Honey Bees

• Module 8 - Honey Bee Management, Health and History

 

Practical assessments:

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• Basic

• General Husbandry

• Advanced Husbandry

 

​Holders of both the Advanced Husbandry Certificate and  the Advanced Theory Certificate are Master Beekeepers.

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Other

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• Bee Heath Certificate

• Bee Breeding Certificate

• Microscopy

• Show Judge

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If you'd like to know more about the BBKA education system please visit the BBKA member's area, to access the Examinations and Assessments section.