New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Subject area
Beekeeping
Qualification
Duration
34 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the apiculture industry with individuals who have the knowledge and skills to supervise and oversee a viable apiculture business.
This qualification is for people who are single source, comb, or medical grade manuka honey producers; pollination service providers; or self-marketing producers.
Graduates will be able to work independently and could supervise others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) [Ref: 2223], the National Certificate in Apiculture (Level 2) [Ref: 1036], the National Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) [Ref: 1069]; or have equivalent skills and knowledge. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older; and be NZ Citizens or have NZ Residency. Applicants must be working in the apiculture industry to complete this programme (for a commercial beekeeper, more than 400 hives) or run more than 26 hives themselves. Applicants must have access to the businesses standard operating procedures. Applicants must have evidence of having completed the AFB recognition test. If a prospective student does not have this credential then PCTI will support them to gain it. Beekeepers must not have any allergies to bee stings or pollen; and have good eye sight (with or without corrective lenses). Applicants must be fit and healthy and reasonably strong because some heavy lifting is involved (20kg +). They must be able to work the hours required of the bee season (Spring and Summer). This will include weekends and at night. Applicants will participate in a pre enrolment interview. Enrolment is subject to the Programme Manager's approval.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
34 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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$0 | $0 |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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$5,184 | $5,184 |
| Total | $5,184 | $5,184 |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 575 2185
Fax: (07) 575 2381
Email: fiona@pcti.co.nz
Web: http://www.pcti.co.nz
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