Not in Apiary Practical Assessments
Never has bee health and disease diagnosis been more important
This assessment provides a qualification and measure of achievement for those beekeepers with an interest in pollen, anatomy, and disease relevant to the honey bee. Knowledge and skills are tested through a number of practical tasks and oral questioning. The candidate will need to prepare 6 pollen slides and 3 anatomy slides prior to the assessment. For the assessment, which lasts between 2 and 2 ½ hours, the candidate will need to provide 2 suitable microscopes and equipment necessary to carry out dissections and make slides. Full details are in the syllabus.
Prospective candidates should have passed the Basic Certificate.
A pass in the Microscopy Certificate gives exemption from the Adult Bee Diseases section of the Advanced Husbandry Assessment.
See BBKA Website Microscopy Certificate syllabus
See BBKA Website Microscopy Guidelines for candidates
Take your experience in showing honey and honey products to the next level
In order to commence the assessment, you must meet a number of entry requirements and hold the Basic Certificate. For full details please see the syllabus.
Candidates wishing to take the Show Judges Assessment must apply for a record book from the Examinations Board Secretary to record the following over a five year period:-
- Stewarding for a number of BBKA Judges at major honey shows with more than 100 entries.
- Judging at a number of Honey shows where 3 of the shows are assessed by 3 different BBKA Show Judges.
- A final supervised judging and viva voce.
- Record of awards at third prize or higher at major honey shows with more than 100 entries.
- Record of other relevant experience such as Show Secretary.
The final assessment for the Show Judge Award can be held at:
- The National Honey Show,
- The Great Yorkshire Show,
- The Royal Highland Show, and
- any other appropriate, qualifying honey show as agreed by the BBKA Exam Board.
Hazel Blackburn will be the Senior Judge who will be the single point of contact for Show Secretaries, candidates or potential candidates who wish to be involved in this process. Contact No: 07788 544314 or email: hazelputwain@gmail.com
See BBKA Website Show Judge Certificate syllabus