Master bee-keeper

A master bee-keeper performs the following tasks:

• the masterful management of all work processes in bee-keeping,
• the planning, preparation, and control of their own work and the work in a group,
• the organisation, management, and control of their own work or work in a group at bee-keeping facilities,
• providing work safety taking into consideration the principles of environmental protection,
• communication with co-workers, clients, and buyers,
• developing entrepreneurial properties, skills, and abilities,
• using computer equipment and software tools,
• queen breeding,
• producing basic bee products (honey, wax, pollen, and propolis),
• producing difficult bee-keeping products (royal jelly and bee venom),
• the preparation of honey drinks,
• the preparation of products on the basis of bee products,
• the planning and implementation of a practical training course at a facility (content, methods, teaching, and technical),
• controlling and providing high-quality bee products and yields,
• increasing productivity and economy,
• optimising labour costs at a facility,
• promotional activities and approaches to the market.

In order to obtain the title master bee-keeper, one needs to complete professional education and training for obtaining the title master bee-keeper.

Conditions and evidence

• Master craftsman exam