How do I become a beekeeper
Get qualified to work as a beekeeper with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Beekeeper generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 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 number of people working in this industry has increased in recent years. There are now 1,200 people working as a Beekeeper in Australia compared to 1,000 five years ago. Beekeepers 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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A Certificate III in Beekeeping is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Beekeeper. This course will explore topics such as establishing an apiary site, assembling and maintaining a beehive and managing a honey bee swarm. You’ll learn how to extract honey, use smokers and transport a beehive.
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A Beekeeper operates beehives to produce honey and honey products. You’ll oversee the health of bee colonies and make sure your bees have suitable nutrition and living conditions. Beekeepers may market their product for sale and organise transportation of sold products. You might also breed bees for use in pollinating other crops.
To be a Beekeeper you’ll need to be passionate about bees and bee products. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and may have to perform tasks that require physical labour. It’s important that you can plan ahead and you should have excellent observational skills. Beekeepers also need to do a range of marketing and administrative tasks during their day.
