How do I become a apiarist
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In Australia, a full time Apiarist generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The beekeeping industry has seen an increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 1,200 people employed as an Apiarist in Australia compared to 1,000 five years ago. Apiarists may find work across all regions of Australia but are more likely to find job opportunities in rural and regional areas.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as an Apiarist, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Beekeeping. This course will show you how to extract honey, use smokers and transport a beehive. You’ll explore topics such as establishing an apiary site, assembling and maintaining a beehive and managing a honey bee swarm.
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An Apiarist produces honey and other honey products by managing bees and their beehives. You’ll market your products for sale and organise transportation of stock. Apiarists monitor the health of bee colonies and ensure living conditions and available nutrition are appropriate for bees’ needs. Some Apiarists also breed bees for use in pollinating other crops.
An Apiarist spends a lot of time outdoors so you’ll need to be prepared to work in a range of weather conditions. You’ll also need to be ready for some physically demanding tasks during your day. Apiarists need to plan ahead to ensure their hives are ready to produce honey as required and you’ll need to undertake various administrative tasks to manage and market your apiary.
