Members AreaBBKA News BBKA Forum About Who we are Executive > Link Trustees Charitable Incorporated Organisation Meeting dates Office Staff Compliance BBKA Constitution 2018 ADM 2019 GDPR Bee Diseases Insurance Honey Show FAQs Insurance Public Liability Insurance All Risks Insurance Risk Assessments Exams and Assessments Application Form Practical Assessments Modular Exams (theory) Correspondence courses General Help Member benefits Classes and benefits School membership National Beekeeping Supplies Spring Convention News and resources Branch and association resources BBKA Hive keeping record BeeBase Beekeeping Legislation Important Organisations for Beekeepers Leaflets Lecturers & Speakers Communications Winter Honey Bee Losses in England 2007-2010 Modules A chance to test your knowledge on all aspects of apiculture. The Modules are written examinations held at a centre in your region with each paper taking 1½hrs. You can take up to 4 modules in each session. There are seven modules to be studied. An example answer sheet for one Module is available to guide candidates on the level of detail required in the examination. Example Answer sheet (Module 2) (click the links for the syllabi) Module 1 - Honey Bee Management Module 2 - Honey Bee Products and Forage Module 3 - Honey Bee Pests, Diseases and Poisoning Module 5 - Honey Bee Biology Module 6 - Honey Bee Behaviour Module 7 - Selection & Breeding of Honey Bees Module 8 - Honey Bee Management, Health and History The Area Exam Secretary will contact you with details of the Examination Module 8 must be the last module to be taken, otherwise they can be tackled in any order. After passing modules 1, 2, 3 and one other from 5, 6 and 7 you are awarded the Intermediate Theory Certificate and after passing all modules you are awarded the Advanced Theory Certificate. The entry requirements to sit the modules are the possession of a Basic Certificate and at least 2 years beekeeping experience. To apply for the assessment, complete the Application Form and send it with the Fee to your Area Examination Secretary or if an individual member, direct to the National Beekeeping Centre at Stoneleigh. Results from March examinations are normally available by 3rd week May. Results from November examinations are normally available by 3rd week January. Sets of past exam papers will be available from early February on the official BBKA online shop