The hands-on course teaches participants how to care for bee colonies, understand hive structures and harvest honey.
It’s a different pathway for young people who struggle with classroom-based learning.
Vocational Teacher Nigel says the program has had a noticeable impact on some participants.
"After just a few sessions working with the hives, you can see their confidence start to grow. Some of them are sharing what they've learned with their peers and even staff members. It's encouraging to see them retaining knowledge, asking questions and taking pride in their learning."
One participant said the chance to work closely with the bees made the experience memorable.
"Getting to wear a beekeeping suit and see the bees up close is really cool. We learned about queen bees, drones and worker bees, and what each of them does. Harvesting the honey at the end is satisfying because we get to see the result of all the work."
Nigel says beekeeping can also have therapeutic benefits.
"Many young people here have experienced trauma. When you're working around thousands of bees, you need to stay calm and manage your reactions. Learning those skills in a supportive environment can help build resilience and self-awareness."
The reward doesn't stop with learning new skills.
"The best part is getting to eat the honey," one participant said. "My favourite is putting it on mee goreng and chicken noodles."
