Practical Exams
Practical Exams
PRACTICAL EXAMS
Every year we run a series of practical exams in the summer months, where you can demonstrate your practical beekeeping skills and knowledge, and receive the recognition you deserve for all that you know and do!
There are different levels of practical exams, so if you’ve been keeping bees for a few years why not consider sitting our Basic Beekeeping Certificate (or Junior Beekeeper if under 16). For the more experienced beekeepers, we have our Intermediate and Apiarian certificates.
Information about each of these exams can be found by clicking on them or by visiting the Education pages on this website, click here.
To register and pay to sit an exam, please use the link provided in this Event listing or visit https://form.jotform.com/250404948495364
The deadline for registering to sit any of these exams is the 13th of April.
Latest Events
View All EventsMay 22
ApiScotia 2026
COURSESOur practical beekeeping weekend ApiScotia is back! This enjoyable weekend of beekeeping is for SBA members who hold the Basic Beekeeping Certificate, who have been keeping bees for a few years, re looking to work towards the Intermediate exam and who are ready and willing to support novice beekeepers in their area to keep bees well.
Friday, May 22, 2026
4:00 pm
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Wax Workshop
WORKSHOPOur fun and informative 1 day hands on Wax Workshop is on Sat 2nd May in Peebles. There's limited availability so please book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:45 am
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Microscopy Exam
EXAMINATIONOur Microscopy Exam, Module 9, will be held on Saturday 3rd Oct 2026 in Broxburn, please apply by the 12th of September 2026.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:30 am
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