Beekeepers

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
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If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

General Information

The documents listed below provide background information relevant to all the BBKA Exams and Assessments.

For more information, in the first instance, please contact your Area Examination Secretary.

Exam framework flow chart

2024 Fees and Dates (Updated November 2023)

Additional Support/Special Consideration

Exam Technique Information

Exam procedure manual and complaints procedure (Updated January 2024)

Latest

Swarm Talk

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7.00pm: a BBKA zoom event on swarming.
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About the Exam Board

About the BBKA Exam Board
Written exams

The written exams of the BBKA are known as modules. There are 7 modules covering a wide range of aspects of beekeeping.
Practical Assessments

Practical Assessments of the BBKA
Correspondence courses

Correspondence courses are a form of distance learning enabling you to study beekeeping while working at your own pace.

Find Beekeeping Near You

Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Swarm Collection

Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm. We can only help if they are honeybees.
Find a local Swarm Collector

If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.
Honeybee Swarms

Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Learn the craft of beekeeping

Find your local BBKA branch.
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Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
How many eyes does a bee have?
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? Why you should join a local association? Where can I find out about courses?