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TRAINING


Training is an important element of WAAS's mission. All members are encouraged to complete our Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping course which is run in Spring and Summer.

Courses are run in Perth and include both a class-based component and a hands-on component, using our training apiary in South Perth. 

Training also takes place in our regional Chapter groups. The Margaret River Chapter has a training apiary in the grounds of the Margaret River Senior High School and runs regular hive inspections for members.

For information on upcoming training sessions please check our Events page, or contact us on info@waas.org.au. Spring Training will commence in September and course dates will also be advertised in our newsletter, Smoke Signals, and promoted at WAAS monthly meetings.

Please note that you must be a financial member of WAAS to attend our training courses - click here to join us!

WAAS Training Courses


Upcoming training dates are listed in the calendar below:


Upcoming events

  • Flow Hive Management FH 2/2025

    • 22 Nov 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • ECU Southwest (Bunbury) Campus
    • 5
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    Flow Hive Management

    (Tips & Tricks)

    Bunbury

    ECU Campus
    Saturday 22nd November 2025
    8:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Cost is $85 per head

    Note: you need to be a current member to access this course -you can join online now and then register for the course.

    This course covers tips and tricks to better set up and manage your Flow Hive

    Assembly

    Setup

    Operation

    Maintenance

    Equipment Checklist

    Information Sources

    Practical hands-on session of Flow Frame inspection and honey extraction in the training apiary. 

    This short course builds on your beekeeping knowledge with a focus on tips and tricks to get the most from your flow hive. If you are an aspiring or new beekeeper this short course is  complementary to the Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Course, where you will be taught basic beekeeping husbandry, more information about this course can be found here.

    What you need to bring:

    Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*
    Light refreshments will be provided

    You will receive course notes, additional useful information and a
    WAAS Certificate of Completion

    Spaces are limited!

    Please be aware that due to the "hands on" nature of this course, that
    it is dependant on suitable weather on the the day and may be subject to change.

    REGISTER HERE

    using your Visa / MasterCard or by EFT before the Course.

    Registrations will be processed strictly in order of payment

    * If you don't yet have  protective gear, please let us know and we can provide some for you on the day at a hire fee of $10.00 cash payable on the day. 

    If you have any questions, contact us at  training@waas.org.au
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