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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

  • Responsible Beekeeping (201) Margaret River 1/2025

    • 30 Mar 2025
    • 7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
    • South Regional TAFE- Margaret River Campus.
    • 7
    Register

    Responsible Beekeeping (201) Margaret River

    Sunday 30th March 2025

    7:50 am - 3:00 pm

    $98 per head

    The target audience of this course is beekeepers who have been beekeeping for 2 or more years.

    The aim is to assist to prepare you for the challenges you will face in the early years of beekeeping.  This includes getting the most out of your hives, requeening and how to produce your own queen.  It is beneficial to have completed a beginner beekeeper course with WAAS, or another organisation.  The WAAS presenters are experienced beekeepers with years of experience they will freely share with you.

    Topics covered during the course include...

    • Identifying poor performing hives and queens
    • Identifying and managing angry bees to improve their demeanour
    • Splitting Hives & Creating Nucs
    • Including a Practical Session in the Apiary showing:
      • Nucs with queen cells
      • How to find and replace a queen in an angry hive
      • Developing skills to mark queens

    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.

    Light lunch and 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day or venue restrictions and may be subject to change.

    Register Here: Responsible Beekeeping 201 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 have any questions, contact us at training@waas.org.au

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  • Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 3/2025

    • 30 Mar 2025
    • 7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Bees Neez Apiary, 285 Leyland Cl, Beechina WA 6556
    • 5
    Register

    Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

    Sunday 30th March 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 3/2025

    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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