Studying for the modules will largely be done by the individual candidates using resources available online in particular through the BBKA Learning Platform. However, we will endevour to coordinate and facilitate Study groups that follow the BBKA module structure where we can. We encourage everyone to join a study group to improve their bee keeping knowledge. We recommend that you have kept bees for at least two seasons before considering undertaking a module, but you don’t have to have passed the Basic Certificate.
The study groups are a really good way of increasing your beekeeping knowledge. There are seven modules that may be taken in any order except for Module 8, which must be taken last. Our Education Secretary, David Primrose, will be pleased to talk through with you the many options available.
The BBKA Learning Platform has been developed to aid study and learning for all their examinations. There are resources to aid learning and to prepare for examinations including past papers.
Members of BBKA only. Membership number required. Then under any topic of interest, click on “enrol me” which allows you to access information without making any commitment.
Members of BBKA only. Membership number required
Written Exams
The written modules are designed to give members the opportunity to study the craft of apiculture further with the goals of obtaining an Intermediate Theory Certificate and an Advanced Theory Certificate.
It is recommended that members have at least 2 years’ experience of beekeeping before sitting a module exam.
Core Modules:
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 & Breeding of Honey Bees
Module 8 – Beekeeping and Honey Bee Management
Subsidiary Modules:
Plants and Pollinators
History of Beekeepinge: