Journeyman is the second level in the Master Beekeeper Program.
In order to become a Journeyman Beekeeper, you must:- Be a member of the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA).
- Pass a written examination, administered by the NCSBA MBP representative.
- Pass a Practical Examination, administered by the NCSBA MBP representative.
- Have two years of beekeeping experience and be an NCSBA Certified Beekeeper.
- Have completed five service credits.
In order to prepare for the journeyman level, the following materials are available:
- Journeyman Written Exam Study Guide
- Journeyman Practical Test Form
- Reporting to the MBP Committee
- List of Valid Public Service Credits
Testing will be done at the spring and summer NCSBA conferences and regional testing sites in the fall. A location, date and time will be established by the Senior Regional Director and coordinated with the MBP Committee.
Master Beekeepers will issue the written and practical test to Journeyman applicants. A Committee of Master Beekeepers will review and grade the test, service hours credits, and practical results to determine if applicant has completed all requirements to receive Journeyman Level.
On passing, a certificate of completion will be forwarded to the affiliated Regional Director and arrangements will be made with the club president for presentation to the Journeyman. The Journeyman’s name will be added to the NCSBA list of “JOURNEYMAN BEEKEEPERS”.
If you have questions, please contact mbp@ncbeekeepers.org.