Certificate in Apiculture (Honey Bee Keeping)

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Apiculture (Honey Bee Keeping)

Course Id: CAHB/Q1001.
Education Qualification: 10th Pass.

Duration: 90 Hrs (Equivalent to 3 Months).

How You will Get Diploma Certificate:

Step 1- Select your Course for Certification.

Step 2- Click on Enroll Now.

Step 3- Proceed to Enroll Now.

Step 4- Fill Your Billing Details and Proceed to Pay.

Step 5- You Will be Redirected to Payment Gateway, Pay Course and Exam Fee by Following Options.

Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 6- After Payment You will get Study Material Login id and Password on your email id.

Step 7- After Completion of  Course Study give Online Examination.

Step 8- After Online Examination you will get Diploma Certificate soft copy(Scan Copy) and Hard Copy(Original With Seal and Sign).

Step 9- After Certification you will receive Prospect Job Opportunities as per your Interest Area.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions			Marks Each Question		Total Marks
1	10			5		50
2	5			4		20
3	5			3		15
4	5			2		10
5	5			1		5
	30					100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.		Marks	Grade
1		91-100	O (Outstanding)
2		81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3		71-80	A (Very Good)
4		61-70	B (Good)
5		51-60	C (Average)
6		40-50	P (Pass)
7		0-40	F (Fail)

Benefits of Certification:

• Government Authorized Assessment Agency Certification.
• Certificate Valid for Lifetime.
• Lifetime Verification of Certificate.
• Free Job Assistance as per your Interest Area.

Syllabus

Introduction to Apiculture and Honey Bees: History and importance of apiculture, Scope of beekeeping in agriculture and livelihoods, Species of honey bees in India and globally, Biology and anatomy of honey bees, Life cycle of honey bees, Bee colony structure and social behavior, Role of queen, drones, and worker bees, Seasonal activity of bee colonies, Pollination and its agricultural benefits, Economic potential of honey bee products.

Bee Colony Management: Setting up an apiary site, Selecting and acquiring bee colonies, Types of beehives and their components, Installation of bee colonies in hives, Seasonal management of bee colonies, Swarming and its control, Queen rearing and replacement, Feeding and watering techniques, Record keeping and colony inspection, Use of protective clothing and equipment.

Beekeeping Equipment and Tools: Types of beehives (Langstroth, Newton, Top-bar), Hive tools and their uses, Smokers and handling smoke properly, Bee suits, gloves, and veils, Honey extractors and filters, Queen excluders and drone traps, Frame wiring and embedding tools, Tools for wax processing, Equipment maintenance and hygiene, Local sourcing and cost-effective tool usage.

Honey Extraction and Processing: Methods of honey harvesting, Timing and signs for honey extraction, Use of manual and mechanical extractors, Filtration and cleaning of honey, Moisture control and ripening of honey, Grading and quality standards of honey, Storage containers and hygiene, Packaging and labeling of honey, Preservation and shelf life of honey, Common problems during honey extraction.

Bee Diseases and Pest Management: Common diseases of honey bees (American foulbrood, European foulbrood), Parasitic mites (Varroa destructor) and their control, Viral infections and Nosema disease, Identification of symptoms and damage, Preventive measures and good practices, Use of organic and chemical treatments, Integrated pest management (IPM) in apiculture, Handling colony absconding issues, Role of sanitation and hive cleanliness, Record keeping for disease monitoring.

Floral Calendar and Foraging Management: Understanding floral sources and nectar plants, Seasonal floral availability and mapping, Bee foraging behavior and distances, Major nectar and pollen plants by region, Cultivated crops and wild flora for beekeeping, Migratory beekeeping practices, Honey flow periods and site shifting, Intercropping for bee forage enhancement, Managing bee colonies during dearth periods, Enhancing honey production through flora planning.