BBKA Past papers

[SixFooter]

Just paid £10 for some past papers but didn't get a download link. PayPal sent me an email to say I paid, but nothing from the BBKA!

Last time I tried downloading past papers they were free and there was no aggravation!

It's not the money so much as the time sorting it out.

 

[daroco]

Which ones are you after? I've got a few I downloaded before they were being charged for that I'm happy to email you

 

[alldigging]

Have they put Nov 16s up yet?

 

[user 3509]

When did the BBKA start charging for past Module papers? I must have missed that announcement. I know that they used to charge in the past but then made them free to BBKA members on their web site.

 

[dpearce4]

they were free last month. but not now cheeky buggers.

 

[seaknight]

Which ones are you after? I've got a few I downloaded before they were being charged for that I'm happy to email you

PM sent

 

[Nige.Coll]

They didn't announce a charge because they didn't want a run on downloads.
That's been discussed on their forum by the 3 people that post there.

Did the exam fees change this year or last by £5 up to £30 ?

 

[Gilberdyke John]

They didn't announce a charge because they didn't want a run on downloads.

I'm just an old cynic but seems more likely it was to protect the future income

Apart from ego massage is there a defined benefit to having the various bits of paper? Vocational training, City and Guilds, National Certificates, degrees etc provide paid employment potential in various industries but what does a BBKA module give?

 

[Nige.Coll]

I'm just an old cynic but seems more likely it was to protect the future income

Apart from ego massage is there a defined benefit to having the various bits of paper? Vocational training, City and Guilds, National Certificates, degrees etc provide paid employment potential in various industries but what does a BBKA module give?

modules don't really give you anything other than a reason to improve your knowledge.
I know some people with modules etc and they are shite beekeepers lmao.
All they do imo is give you a goal to work towards, I haven't done any yet and the more they try and screw money out of the situation the less inclined I am to do them.

 

[Beefriendly]

Thanks to a link posted on the BBKA forum the past papers are downloadable from this link. No Nov 2016 though.
https://www.barkstonashbees.com/exams

I take my hat off to anyone doing and passing the modules. They may or may not make you a better practical beekeeper but your knowledge of bees and all things related can't help but be(e) improved. Which is a very positive thing.
With a pass mark set at 60% they aint easy to pass either.
But they aren't to everyone's taste, they demand a lot of self discipline involving reading and learning of all sorts of stuff.

 

[robinharman]

If you are on facebook have a look on the various BBKA Module forums - most have the old papers uploaded and available for free

 

[robinharman]

Certainly for Module 7

 

[robinharman]

And it is outrageous the BBKA are charging
(sorry, trying to get my posts to 20)

 

[Erichalfbee]

And it is outrageous the BBKA are charging
(sorry, trying to get my posts to 20)

Are you wanting to get into the cupboard under the stairs?

 

[robinharman]

Yes!

 

[Erichalfbee]

11 more to go then