CERTIFICATE IN BEE KEEPING (1 YEAR)
📘 Syllabus Structure (1 Year)
1. Introduction to Beekeeping
- History and importance of beekeeping
- Types of honey bees
- Role of beekeeping in agriculture and environment
2. Biology of Honey Bees
- Bee anatomy and caste system
- Life cycle and behaviour
- Communication within the colony
3. Beekeeping Equipment
- Types of beehives
- Tools and protective clothing
- Maintenance of equipment
4. Bee Colony Management
- Establishing and maintaining colonies
- Feeding and nutrition
- Controlling swarming
- Common bee pests and diseases
5. Honey Production and Harvesting
- Nectar sources and honey flow
- Honey extraction techniques
- Storage and packaging of honey
6. Other Bee Products
- Beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, propolis
- Uses and basic processing
7. Marketing and Economics of Beekeeping
- Cost of beekeeping and profitability
- Marketing honey and bee products
- Government schemes and support
8. Practical Training
- Handling bee colonies
- Honey harvesting and processing
- Field visits to apiaries