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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, with the exception of our Guardians of the Hive course, you must be financial members 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

  • Queen-Rearing with Tiffane Bates

    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • beeyard Crawley
    • 0
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    Queen Rearing

    with Tiffane Bates

    Saturday, 27 April

    10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Please complete the Expression of Interest Form

    Expression of Interest Form

    Registration by invitation - once an EOI has been submitted

    You are one of a small group of WAAS members lucky to be able to attend Tiffane Bates' Workshop exclusively designed for more advanced WAAS beekeepers.

    Tiffane is the Apiary Manager at UWA and has many years of hands-on experience to share with you.

    This is a one-day course from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the cost is $189 per person.

    Lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments are included.

    The day will focus on the art of queen rearing and touch very lightly on the bigger picture that is queen breeding. 

    Most of the day will be practical allowing you to practice one or two methods of queen rearing for small numbers of queens. 

    We will cover and practice the tricks to successful cell production/grafting, including:

    • preparing a source colony or ‘breeder’,

    • setting up a host colony (focusing in particular on colony balance and nutrition),

    • transferring larvae into the cell cups,

    • checking cells,

    • handling cells and of course making splits.


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    • Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 4/2024

      • 28 Apr 2024
      • 7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
      • DPIRD Board Room, 3 Baron-Hay Court, Kensington
      • 0
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      Learn all the 

      Basics of Responsible Beekeeping 

      Sunday 28th April 2024

      7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

      Cost is $169 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.

      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
      You’ll also do some hands-on inspecting of a hive and learn how best to light your smoker.


      What you need to bring:

      Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of 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 dependant on suitable weather on the the day and may be subject to change.

      Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping  4/2024

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

      If you have any questions, contact us at  training@waas.org.au
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      • Queen-Rearing with Tiffane Bates

        • 04 May 2024
        • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • beeyard Crawley WA
        • 1
        Register
        Queen Rearing

        with Tiffane Bates

        Saturday, 4 May

        10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

        Please complete the Expression of Interest form

        Expression of Interest Form


        Registration by invitation - once an EOI has been submitted

        You are one of a small group of WAAS members lucky to be able to attend Tiffane Bates' Workshop exclusively designed for more advanced WAAS beekeepers.

        Tiffane is the Apiary Manager at UWA and has many years of hands-on experience to share with you.

        This is a one-day course from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the cost is $189 per person.

        Lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments are included.

        The day will focus on the art of queen rearing and touch very lightly on the bigger picture that is queen breeding. 

        Most of the day will be practical allowing you to practice one or two methods of queen rearing for small numbers of queens. 

        We will cover and practice the tricks to successful cell production/grafting, including:

        • preparing a source colony or ‘breeder’,

        • setting up a host colony (focusing in particular on colony balance and nutrition),

        • transferring larvae into the cell cups,

        • checking cells,

        • handling cells and of course making splits.


          Show details

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