IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BEES 
Diploma Modules  
Below is a list of the modules for the Bee Farmer diploma 
In order to pass the diploma a student must complete: 
 
A. All mandatory elements. 
 
B. Three optional elements 
 
C, Complete 4 weeks practical work on a recognised Bee Farm. 
 
Course 
Level 
Course  
Number 
Course Title 
Credits 
Option 
3 
BFA9 
Introduction to bee farming 
0 
Mandatory 
2 
BFA17 
First Aid 
0 
Mandatory 
2 
BFA18 
Food Hygiene 
0 
Mandatory 
3 
CR13BFA 
Select and use techniques, materials, tools and equipment for bee farming 
4 
Mandatory 
3 
CR15BFA 
Use safe working practices and spaces for bee farming 
4 
Mandatory 
3 
CR16BFA 
Complete the bee farming process 
2 
Mandatory 
3 
CR19BFA 
Keeping up to date with bee farming practices 
3 
Mandatory 
2 
CR21BFA 
Obtaining feedback from others to inform work and work practice in bee farming 
2 
Mandatory 
3 
CR32BFA 
Carry out basic financial transactions for bee farming 
4 
Mandatory 
3 
CR46BFA 
Present and display any aspect of bee farming 
3 
Mandatory 
3 
CR8BFA 
Contribute to the design process of bee farming 
3 
Mandatory 
4 
BFA10 
Disease recognition and treatment in bee farming including the Bee Farmers Association DASH (Disease Accreditation Scheme for Honeybees). 
3 
Mandatory 
3 
BFA11 
Elementary biology of the honeybee 
3 
Mandatory 
3 
BFA12 
Elementary botany and foraging for bee farming including the importance of pollination 
3 
Mandatory 
4 
BFA13 
Advanced course on bee diseases 
4 
Mandatory 
3 
CR1BFA 
Assist with ideas for bee farming work and work practices 
3 
Optional 
3 
CR10BFA 
Communicate effectively in bee farming 
4 
Optional 
3 
CR26BFA 
Work effectively with others in bee farming 
3 
Optional 
4 
CR27BFA 
Develop professional relationships within bee farming 
3 
Optional 
3 
CR30BFA 
Manage time for bee farming work and practice 
4 
Optional 
3 
CR42BFA 
Promote and present bee farming 
2 
Optional 
4 
CR40BFA 
Selling products 
4 
Optional 
4 
CR49BFA 
Use digital technologies for bee farming 
4 
Optional 
4 
CR58BFA 
Using copyright laws to protect creativity and innovation within bee farming COURSE UNDER EVALUATION 
4 
Optional 
4 
BFA14 
Advanced course on biology of the honeybee 
4 
Optional 
4 
BFA15 
Advanced course on botany and foraging for bee farming 
4 
Optional 
To discuss or express an interest in becoming a Bee Farmer email diploma@thebeefarmer.co.uk