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Melbourne Polytechnic’s new beekeeper course aims to tackle national apiarist shortage
A Melbourne TAFE is offering Victoria’s first accredited course in beekeeping after a surge in interest in the field in the past 12 months.
Key points:
- New beekeeping course in Victoria aims to give students qualifications and security
- Kyneton beekeeper Claire Moore says demand for courses is high
- Bees are vital for food security as they pollinate a third of the food we eat
Kyneton beekeeper Claire Moore, who is working with Melbourne Polytechnic, has been pushing for a Certificate III in the industry for years, and hopes it will help boost the struggling industry.
Ms Moore said it would provide an industry qualification for students, and allow their skills to be recognised nationally.
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