Free Bee Biosecurity Training

Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills

Register now

With the support of funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions and the Australian Governments under the National Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, including the Local Economic Recovery Program we are offering free bee biosecurity training.

This free training provides an opportunity for commercial and recreational beekeepers to build capability and capacity in hive disease and pest management.

On completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate core competencies in checking and inspecting honeybee colonies, identifying possible pest diseases and poor health, undertake field diagnosis procedures, implement appropriate biosecurity and treatment measures and monitor treatments and maintain suitable records of inspection. The training will focus specifically on varroa and AFB treatment and management as well as other bee pests and disease.

Participants will have the option to complete the assessments to attain the following Nationally Recognised Competencies from the Certificate III in Beekeeping;

• AHCBEK313 Manage pest and disease within a honey bee colony

• AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures

This project is being delivered In partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. It is jointly funded by the South Australian and Australian Governments under the National Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, including the Local Economic Recovery Program.

Priority enrolment will be given to beekeepers from KI and the Adelaide Hills that were impacted by the 2019/2020 bushfires.

Course Dates

Session 1: April 5th to 7th Echunga Adelaide Hills

Session 2: April 12th to 14th Echunga Adelaide Hills

Session 3: May 14th to 15th Kangaroo Island

Session 4: May 31st to June 2nd Adelaide Hills

Key Timing:

KI Courses

• 0800 to 1700 both days

Adelaide Hills Courses

• Friday night 1830 to 2130

• Saturday 0830 to 1600 and Sunday 0900 to 1500