Apiculture
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Apiculture

Get a buzz out of learning in a sweet industry with diverse products in demand worldwide.
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If you love being outside and want to work in a sustainable and eco-friendly field, our programmes can take you from being a backyard beekeeper to a sought-after apiculturist.

We'll teach you how to set up a beehive, arm you with bee-farming knowledge and support you in learning how to rear queen bees for a commercial operation.

Apiculture is one of Aotearoa's fastest-growing industries. These tiny but vital creatures provide a diverse product range extending from honey and offering product and business opportunities galore.

NMIT offers campus-supported apiculture training in Te Tauihu, the Top of the South.

Hear from our student

"It has been fascinating to learn how busy and industrious these small creatures are. They respond to pheromones and quickly rally around should something change."

— Sharlene Haycock, Level 3 Certificate in Apiculture

Upcoming programme intakes

Diploma in Nautical Science 04 August 2025
Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4 04 August 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) 30 August 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime (Crewing) (Level 3) (Superyacht Crewing) 01 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) (Level 4) 16 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Apiculture 20 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with strands in Fitting and Machining and General Engineering 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) 06 October 2025
Aeroplanes 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Turbine Engines Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Avionics 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Human Factors Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Air Law Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Materials Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Engineering Knowledge Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Electrical Fundamentals Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Mathematics and Physics Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Rotorcraft Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Compass Compensation Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management 13 October 2025
Master of Applied Management 13 October 2025
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking 19 January 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3) 19 January 2026
Bachelor of Nursing 02 February 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5) 02 February 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4) 09 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Limited 12 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited 12 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Career Development (Level 6) 16 February 2026
Graduate Certificate in Career Development 16 February 2026
Bachelor of Social Work 16 February 2026
Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry 16 February 2026
Aeronautical Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 6) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering) 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Arts and Media 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Information Technology 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) 23 February 2026
Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6) 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Commerce 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Accounting 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Management 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Accounting 23 February 2026
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