Commercial Bee Removal Course | Operator – Midrand

Learn practical techniques for assessing, planning and carrying out bee removals with a stronger focus on operator safety, responsible colony relocation and commercial practice.

This Tier 1 Bee Ware course combines classroom learning, live-hive work, practical evening components, removal scenarios and business guidance in a two-day workshop in Midrand.

• Two-day practical bee removal course in Midrand

• R3,750 per person

• 8 PCIPC CPD points

• Practical and evening training components

• PPE hire available for R100 per person

• Choose your preferred course date before booking

Select your course date and click BOOK MY PLACE.

Practical bee removal training for beekeepers and pest-control operators

Removing an established honeybee colony requires more than owning protective clothing and a bee vacuum. Every site presents different access, safety, structural and colony-management challenges.

The Bee Ware Commercial Bee Removal Course introduces a structured approach to bee removals, including bee behaviour, equipment, planning, live-hive work, removal scenarios and the commercial considerations involved in offering this service.

The course forms Tier 1 of the Bee Ware Commercial Bee Remover training pathway.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Beekeepers who want to develop practical bee-removal skills

• Pest-control operators who want to understand non-lethal bee relocation

• People considering a commercial bee-removal service

• Operators who want structured practical training before progressing to supervised field experience

Basic familiarity with bees and beekeeping is helpful. If you have never handled bees before, contact Bee Ware before booking so that we can advise whether you should complete beginner training first.

What the course covers

Bee behaviour and colony identification

• The honeybee life cycle

• How a honeybee colony functions

• Identifying worker bees, brood cells and other hive features

• Understanding the queen’s role

• Techniques used to locate the queen

Planning a bee removal

• Assessing when and how a removal should be attempted

• Preparing equipment and protective clothing

• Safety checklists, roles and responsibilities

• Understanding common removal locations

• Awareness of tools used where colonies are located at height

Practical training

• Opening and inspecting a live hive

• Using bee-removal equipment

• Practical evening components

• Mock bee-removal scenarios

• Assessment of practical techniques

• Steps to consider after a removal

Live-bee activities may be adjusted when weather, colony behaviour or other safety considerations require it.

Commercial foundations

• Preparing a quotation for bee-removal work

• Explaining the proposed work to a customer

• Considering equipment, time and operational costs

• Understanding the next stages of Bee Ware’s training pathway

The course provides training and business-planning guidance. It does not guarantee work, income or business profitability.

Course information

Course: Commercial Bee Removal Course – Tier 1
Duration: Two days, with scheduled practical evening components
Venue: Midrand, Gauteng
Price: R3,750 per person
PPE: Bring suitable protective clothing or hire PPE from Bee Ware for R100 per person
Course date: Select an available date before adding the course to your basket

Final joining instructions and confirmed session times will be supplied for the selected course date.

PCIPC CPD points

The Pest Control Industries Professional Council lists Bee Ware’s Practical Bee Removal Operator training for 8 CPD points.

Participants are responsible for complying with any applicable PCIPC attendance, evidence and submission requirements.

The separate Practical Bee Removal In-Field Training is listed for 20 CPD points and is not included in this Tier 1 booking.

Continue your practical training

After completing Tier 1, learners may enquire about Bee Ware’s separate Tier 2 programme.

Tier 2 provides up to 20 hours of supervised in-field shadowing with a bee-removal operator. Availability, scheduling and pricing are handled separately and are not included in this product.

Contact Bee Ware if you want information about Tier 2 or the complete training pathway.

Important safety information

Bee removals involve live stinging insects and may include structural, electrical, access, confined-space or working-at-height hazards.

Training can improve knowledge and preparation, but it cannot eliminate these risks. This course does not replace site-specific risk assessments, suitable insurance, working-at-height training, professional trade qualifications, licences or registrations that may be legally required for particular work.

Participants must follow the trainer’s safety instructions during every practical activity.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a beginner beekeeping course?

No. This course concentrates on bee-removal work. Basic bee-handling experience is useful. Completely new beekeepers should contact Bee Ware before booking for course-sequence advice.

How much does the course cost?

The Tier 1 Commercial Bee Removal Course costs R3,750 per person.

Where is the course held?

The course is held in Midrand, Gauteng. Detailed joining information is supplied for the selected date.

Is protective clothing included?

Protective clothing is not included in the course price. Bring suitable PPE or arrange PPE hire from Bee Ware for R100 per person.

How long is the course?

It is a two-day workshop with scheduled practical evening components. Check the joining information for the precise times applicable to your selected date.

Does the course carry CPD points?

PCIPC lists the Practical Bee Removal Operator course for 8 CPD points. Any required attendance evidence or CPD submission remains subject to PCIPC requirements.

Is Tier 2 included?

No. Tier 2 is separate supervised in-field shadow training and must be booked independently.

Will the course qualify me for every type of bee removal?

No. Sites and hazards vary considerably. Further experience, supervised fieldwork and additional safety or trade qualifications may be required.

Choose your course date

Select an available Midrand course date above and click BOOK MY PLACE.

Need help before booking?

Call Bee Ware: 012 771 4288
WhatsApp: 061 980 6551