BBKA Basic Assessment

The BBKA Basic Assessment course is aimed at those beekeepers who have been keeping bees for at least 1 year and wish to measure their achievement in basic beekeeping skills and knowledge. It is also a prerequisite if beekeepers wish to take further qualifications with the BBKA.

The course covers the theory behind the basic assessment with 4 theory sessions January through to April plus Bee Disease Workshop. Basic Assessments take place in mid May, over a weekend at the SBT Wisley Apiary.

Topics covered are:

  • Swarm Control
  • IPM and Varroa
  • Diseases and Pests
  • How to Open and Manipulate a Hive confidently

To enquire about available places please contact us and one of the team will contact you to discuss availability. The next course will be starting Dec 2023.

BBKA Member

£50 Course fee
plus
£25 BBKA Exam fee

Non BBKA Member

£50 Course fee
plus
£39 BBKA Individual Membership
£25 BBKA Exam fee

BBKA Prices are approximate and are paid directly to BBKA.

If you’re interested in this course please Contact Us