PROGRAMMES

These programmes are free for domestic students due to the Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) (although you'll still need to pay additional course-related and living costs). 

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)  

Location: Online with block courses in Akaroa, Ashburton, Blenheim, Cromwell, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, Hokitika, New Plymouth, North Auckland, Ohoka, Springston, Tauranga, Timaru, Wakefield, Whakatane and Whangarei | Start: September | Delivery: Part-time

There is international demand for mānuka honey and other beehive products and, during this programme, you will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage your own beehives and be exposed to commercial apiarists in your local area. 
 

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4)  

Location: Online with block courses in Cromwell, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, North Auckland, Ohoka, Tauranga, Wakefield and Whangarei | Start: September | Delivery: Part-time

There is international demand for mānuka honey and other beehive products and, during this programme, you will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage your own beehives and be exposed to commercial apiarists in your local area.

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) (Level 4)

Location: Online with block courses in Cromwell, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, North Auckland, New Plymouth, Ohoka, Tauranga, Wakefield and Whangarei | Start: September | Delivery: Part-time

Want to gain the skills and knowledge to rear queen bees? Otago Polytechnic is the only tertiary provider who offers this industry-recognised training pathway which will enable you to rear queen bees for a commercial operation or to operate your own queen rearing operation.