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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 5/2025

  • When
    04 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Bees Neez Apiary, 285 Leyland Cl, Beechina WA 6556
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Saturday 4th October 2025

  7:50 am - 3:00 pm

  $169 per head

  This training course will be held at a commercial apiary approximately 1 hour from the CBD.

  Topics covered during the course include...

  OHS

  Biosecurity and bee diseases

  Beekeeping equipment

  Assembling and maintaining hives

  Buying bees and bee equipment

  Selecting hive site

  Opening and inspection of hives

  Seasonal management of hives

  Learn how best to light your smoker.

  You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 
  

  What you need to bring:

  Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

  Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

  If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

  

  Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

  You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping 5/2025

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

  You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us
  

  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

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/sUTh4LimeFD3sBMz5

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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) Bunbury 2/2025

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    ECU Campus Bunbury
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Sunday 12th October 2025

  8:30 am - 3:30 pm

  $169 per head

  This training course will be held at the WAAS Bunbury apiary on the ECU Campus

  Topics covered during the course include...

  • OHS
  • Biosecurity and bee diseases
  • Beekeeping equipment
  • Assembling and maintaining hives
  • Buying bees and bee equipment
  • Selecting hive site
  • Opening and inspection of hives
  • Seasonal management of hives
  • Learn how best to light your smoker.

  You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 
  

  What you need to bring:

  Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

  Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

  If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

  

  Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

  You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day or venue availability and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Bunbury 2/2025

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

  You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us
  

  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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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) Margaret River 1/2025

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    South Regional TAFE- Margaret River Campus.
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Saturday 18th October 2025

  7:50 am - 3:00 pm

  $169 per head

  
  

  Topics covered during the course include...

  • OHS
  • Biosecurity and bee diseases
  • Beekeeping equipment
  • Assembling and maintaining hives
  • Buying bees and bee equipment
  • Selecting hive site
  • Opening and inspection of hives
  • Seasonal management of hives
  • Learn how best to light your smoker.
  • You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 

  What you need to bring:

  Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

  Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

  If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

  

  Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

  You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day or venue restrictions and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Margaret R 1/2025

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

  You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us
  

  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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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 6/2025

  • When
    25 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Bees Neez Apiary, 285 Leyland Cl, Beechina WA 6556
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Saturday 25th October 2025

  7:50 am - 3:00 pm

  $169 per head

  This training course will be held at a commercial apiary approximately 1 hour from the CBD.

  Topics covered during the course include...

  OHS

  Biosecurity and bee diseases

  Beekeeping equipment

  Assembling and maintaining hives

  Buying bees and bee equipment

  Selecting hive site

  Opening and inspection of hives

  Seasonal management of hives

  Learn how best to light your smoker.

  You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 
  

  What you need to bring:

  Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

  Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

  If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

  

  Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

  You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping 6/2025

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

  You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us
  

  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

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/sUTh4LimeFD3sBMz5

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• Flow Hive Management FH 1/2025

  • When
    02 Nov 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ECU Southwest (Bunbury) Campus
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  
  

  This course is now full
  We have a second course running 22 November

  Please go to  https://www.waas.org.au/event-6345954

  Flow Hive Management

  (Tips & Tricks)

  Bunbury

  ECU Campus

  
  

  Sunday 2nd 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

  

  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. 

  

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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 7/2025

  • When
    08 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Bees Neez Apiary, 285 Leyland Cl, Beechina WA 6556
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Saturday 25th October 2025

  7:50 am - 3:00 pm

  $169 per head

  This training course will be held at a commercial apiary approximately 1 hour from the CBD.

  Topics covered during the course include...

  OHS

  Biosecurity and bee diseases

  Beekeeping equipment

  Assembling and maintaining hives

  Buying bees and bee equipment

  Selecting hive site

  Opening and inspection of hives

  Seasonal management of hives

  Learn how best to light your smoker.

  You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 
  

  What you need to bring:

  Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

  Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

  If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

  

  Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

  You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping 7/2025

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

  You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us
  

  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

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  

  This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 7:50am.

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/sUTh4LimeFD3sBMz5

  Show details
• Flow Hive Management FH 2/2025

  • When
    22 Nov 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ECU Southwest (Bunbury) Campus
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  
  

  
  

  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

  

  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. 

  

  Show details