The National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB) are delighted to announce the success of Marin Anastasov in passing the NDB exam, following the recent all day practical assessment in addition to the written exam and thesis earlier in the year. The examination is the highest beekeeping qualification in the UK and requires a tremendous committment due to the depth and breadth of the syllabus so we offer our warmest congratulations to Marin on his achievement.
Welcome
The National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB) exists to meet a need for a beekeeping qualification above the level of the Certificates awarded by the United Kingdom National Beekeeping Associations.
The Diploma is the highest beekeeping qualification recognised in the United Kingdom and its holders are generally well-known figures within beekeeping education.
The NDB Board is entirely independent although its members come from a wide range of beekeeping organisations and it has representatives from all the National Beekeeping Associations.
To support students working towards the higher UK certificates or towards the National Diploma, the NDB Board run a week-long residential Advanced Course and a variety of regular two-day Short Courses. These course provide access to facilities and tuition not normally available and are designed to complement study through practical work and discussion.
Advanced Course, June 2017
The 2016 Advanced Course took place in May and was a great success. The course moved to Pershore Horticultural College, near Evesham, and was a week of immersive and educational beekeeping. Read more. Applications are not yet required for the 2018 course – please check back here regularly to see when applications opens. Please click here for details of how to apply – note this will be updated prior to the 2018 course.
NDB Assessment
Assessments are conducted every other year and involve a number of written, practical, and discussion exercises. The last candidate assessments were in 2015; it is confirmed that 2017 will be the next assessment year. Read more
BeeBase
Beekeepers in the UK are encouraged to visit the National Bee Unit’s BeeBase website to receive the latest advice on bee health and husbandry. Read more
