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mid career professional training programmes 2010 2011 dair y c at t le mil k proce ss ing animal f e ed pigs poult r y and hor t icult ure netherlandsfellowshipprogrammes

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overview training programmes ptc 2010 2011 page course name 40 35 16 24 18 26 20 28 38 10 practical management course vegetable production from a competence profile to a competence based training programme int diploma pig husbandry int diploma poultry husbandry int diploma pig husbandry animal feed int diploma poultry husbandry animal feed module applied pig management from to 12 april 30 april 2010 7 june 25 june 2010 23 august 2010 ­ 25 february 2011 23 august 2010 ­ 25 february 2011 23 august 2010 ­ 27 may 2011 23 august 2010 ­ 27 may 2011 23 august ­ 19 november 2010 deadlines for application 1 1 nov 2009 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 1 feb 2010 2 3 1 dec 2008 1 jan 2010 1 mar 2010 1 april 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 mar 2010 1 may 2010 1 may 2010 1 may 2010 1 may 2010 1 may 2010 1 may 2010 1 june 2010 1 july 2010 1 july 2010 1 july 2010 1 july 2010 15 aug 2010 1 aug 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 1 nov 2010 module applied poultry management 23 august ­ 19 november 2010 practical management course for horticulturists 30 august ­ 15 october 2010 int training programme on modern dairy farm management 13 september ­ 22 october 2010 6 weeks 10-14 int training programme on modern dairy farm management 13 september ­ 5 november 2010 combined with milking systems and milk quality 8 weeks 12 int training programme on milk processing 13 september ­ 22 october 2010 6 weeks 12-14 int training programme on milk processing combined with 13 september ­ 5 november 2010 milking systems and milk quality 8 weeks 14 int training programme milking systems and milk quality 25 october ­ 5 november 2010 39 practical management course on crop protection 18 october ­ 12 november 2010 37 module organic farming 22 november 2010 3 december 2010 29 21 37 8 36 22 30 33 34 23 31 32 module poultry farming as an enterprise module pig farming as an enterprise module sustainable manure utilisation int diploma dairy husbandry and milk processing module training extension module pig breeding ai module poultry breeding management incubation module feedstuffs feed formulation module product quality food safety module pig production technology module poultry production technology international diploma animal feed 22 november ­ 17 december 2010 22 november ­ 17 december 2010 6 december ­ 17 december 2010 january july 2010 6 months january 2011 2 weeks january 2011 4 weeks january 2011 4 weeks january 2011 2 weeks january 2011 2 weeks february 2011 4 weeks february 2011 4 weeks march ­ may 2011 3 months 1 june 2010 1 july 2010 1 june 2010 1 july 2010 1 june 2010 1 july 2010 1 june 2010 1 july 2010 1 june 2010 1 june 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 sep 2010 1 july 2010 1 july 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 oct 2010 1 in case of application for a netherlands fellowship completed application form with attachments needs to have reached ptc by this date 2 application needs to be completed for netherlands fellowship programmes at the nearest netherlands diplomatic representative by this date 3 in case of financial means other than from the netherlands fellowship programmes complete application form with attachments needs to have reached ptc by this date 2 mid career professional training

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table of contents ptc international training centre 4 international diploma dairy husbandry and milk processing 8 international training programme on modern dairy farm management 10 international training programme on milk processing 12 milking systems and milk quality 14 international diploma pig husbandry 16 international diploma pig husbandry and animal feed 18 module applied pig management 20 module pig farming as an enterprise 21 module pig breeding and artificial insemination 22 module pig production technology 23 international diploma poultry husbandry 24 international diploma poultry husbandry and animal feed 26 module applied poultry management 28 module poultry farming as an enterprise 29 module poultry breeding management and incubation 30 module poultry production technology 31 international diploma animal feed 32 module feedstuffs feed formulation 33 module product quality food safety 34 from a competence profile to a competence based training program new 35 module training and extension 36 module sustainable manure utilisation 37 module organic farming 37 practical management course for horticulturists 38 practical management course on crop protection 39 practical management course vegetable production new 40 procedures for application 41 application form 43 programmes 2010 ­ 2011 3

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ptc international training centre this brochure focuses on the regular training programmes that ptc offers in the framework of the netherlands fellowship programmes for short courses these programmes are available for those people who have obtained a fellowship of the nfp as well as for others with alternative financial resources all programmes are conducted in the english language 4 mid career professional training

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ptc practical training centre with a plus ptc is a leading highly innovative international training centre with five training sites in the netherlands the netherlands in the heart of europe has a knowledge-based economy particularly where agricultural and horticultural knowledge is concerned of course this knowledge must be applicable the netherlands is prominent in this area with ptc being one of the leaders ptc focuses on all the links in the production chain agricultural and food technology and natural areas in its training programmes the regular international training programmes described in this brochure are linked to the netherlands fellowship programme regular international training programmes practical and applicable since approx 40 years ptc conducts international training programmes and consultancy alongside the implementation of projects all over the world currently ptc offers 28 regular international training programmes the programmes have the objective to build the capacity of mid-career professionals of governmental organisations non-governmental organisations and private companies worldwide but with a focus on developing countries ptc is demand driven and aims at meeting the needs of the participants and their employers the training programmes are designed in such ways that participants can apply the skills and knowledge gained in a ptc training programme immediately when they come home together with the participants ptc finds sustainable solutions for organisations and governments that have particular capacity building needs additionally entrepreneurship among the participants is promoted from 2010 onwards the ptc trainers start organising specific sessions on themes like sexual reproductive health and hiv/aids to make the programmes even more relevant lastly ptc encourages gender equality in all its work and strives to equally reach both men and women tailor-made training programmes besides the regular training programmes in this brochure ptc offers many more possibilities and forms of training and other services · regular and `tailor-made programmes for the technology intensive commercial sector either in the netherlands and/or at location abroad · technical and educational consultancy to private companies governmental and non-governmental institutions · formulation implementation and evaluation of projects training or co-operation programmes · study-tours either technical-oriented or policymaking oriented in the netherlands or elsewhere programmes 2010 ­ 2011 5

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combining theory and practice methodologies ptc and its training approach bridge the gap between theory and practice all programmes the majority of which are tailor made are practical oriented `hands-on-training is an integral part of the programmes these are the most important ptc methodologies · practical training sessions conducted in small groups · special assignments so that participants are prepared to apply the knowledge and skills they gain in their working environment in their countries of origin case studies and back home improvement plans · work assignments and demonstrations in real life situations the ptc green houses livestock units processing plants laboratories hatchery and feed mill · excursions and apprenticeships these methodologies not only contribute to practical skills development but also to improving intercultural communication skills and presentation and writing skills inherent to the ptc methodologies is that participants are enabled and encouraged to share experiences and knowledge from their own backgrounds with trainers and participants level of students knowledge skills and attitude in the learning process and to coach students in their personal and professional development typical cbl principles existing principles are intensified and new principles like the development of competence profiles will be applied in training programmes a pilot will be done with the international diploma courses apart from integration of cbl in existing programmes ptc will offer the training from a competence profile to a competence based training programme from 2010 onwards see page 35 training sites and facilities ptc operates from five training sites in the netherlands · ptc oenkerk · ptc dronten · ptc barneveld · ptc horst · ptc ede on these sites ptc has a wide range of training facilities including commercial dairy poultry pig and arable crop farms greenhouses and open areas for vegetable growing and floriculture demonstration and instruction halls laboratories and much more lodging facilities are available for both national and international participants the ptc hostels offer budget accommodation for the foreign participants ptc appointed a `welfare officer who assists in case of social and/or health affairs organises tourist excursions and is a source of information competence based learning ptc focuses from 2009 onwards on competence based learning cbl within cbl professional situations serve as a basis for the design of education programmes ptc has always educated participants of trainings in settings that are similar to real professional situations so-called rich learning environments and authentic learning environments ptc is an expert in organising work place assignments and has qualified staff to assess the 6 mid career professional training

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trainers and experts ptc employs approx 100 experienced `expert trainers many of whom have several years of residential working experience in various countries around the world all staff-members involved in teaching and supporting foreign participants are fluent in english training materials charts technical farm results etc are available in the english language the staff is familiar with communicating with persons from different cultures and religions netherlands fellowship programmes nfp the nfp is initiated by the netherlands government and implemented by nuffic the netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education the overall aim of the nfp is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower within the framework of sustainable capacity-building directed towards reducing poverty in developing countries the nfp is focused on meeting the need for further training and capacity building of a wide range of governmental private and nongovernmental organisations therefore the target groups for the nfp training programmes are mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are nationals of one of the 61 target countries of the nfp what is an nfp fellowship an nfp fellowship which is granted for the duration of a training programme is intended to provide a contribution towards the cost of living to cover the costs of tuition fees and the cost of visas travel insurance etc a limited number of fellowships from the nfp is available for the training programmes of ptc mentioned in this brochure requirements and eligibility candidates must be nominated by their employers in order to be eligible for an nfp-fellowship detailed information about the nfp and requirements for admission is available on the website of nuffic www.nuffic.nl participants and clients yearly thousands of students and professionals attend ptc training programmes a large number of agricultural schools colleges and universities in the netherlands make use of ptc to give their students practical training furthermore national and international companies from all over the world send groups of professionals for training and retraining to ptc recognition and quality control ptc is fully and officially recognised by the netherlands ministry of agriculture nature management and food quality manf ptc is iso certified programmes 2010 ­ 2011 7

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international diploma dairy husbandry and milk processing for a mid-career course for persons who contribute through teaching training extension and/or management activities directly or indirectly to the development of the dairy sector contents the 26-weeks-course consists of two sections a general section and a specialisation section all participants attend the general part that provides broad basic knowledge of rural dairy development the milk chain production-collection-processingmarketing animal husbandry dairy farm management training and extension and small scale milk processing the specialisation section is meant to provide the participants with up-to-date knowledge and skills in a specific field see diagram target at the end of the course the participants are equipped with new attitudes knowledge and skills in the field of dairying and milk processing they are able to enhance their work performance 8 mid career professional training

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participants have to choose one out of the next three specialisations training and extension for persons working in smallholder dairy development projects dairy producers organisations and for lecturers and trainers at vocational training centres and or agricultural colleges technical and socio-economic aspects of smallholder mixed farming service supply producers organisations rapid rural appraisal techniques are core issues dairy farm management for managers of large milk production units research or breeding farms a wide range of technical subjects is completed with management tools such as applied farm economics technical and financial analysis of farm performance and planning small-scale milk processing for persons who are or will be working in the field of small-scale processing detailed study of the complete chain procurement-processing-marketing in small to medium scale private enterprises and dairy co-operatives with a strong emphasis on its practical implications and on quality management each specialisation matches the training needs of the individual participant as much as possible applicants must clearly indicate their preferred field of specialisation all participants conclude with the same programme an optional programme presentation of their back home action plan to fellow participants and staff course evaluation and closing ceremony on successful completion of the course the participants will be awarded a diploma entry requirements · an agricultural or veterinary education at diploma or b.sc level · at least 3 years working experience in the dairy sector · competence in the english language · willingness to perform manual work during the course particularly during practical sessions and apprenticeships general section 9 weeks a specialisation dairy production b specialisation small-scale milk processing 9 weeks a1 specialisation training and extension a2 specialisation dairy farm management 6 weeks common programme 2 weeks programmes 2010 ­ 2011 9

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international training programme on modern dairy farm management for · middle level and managerial staff of dairy farms · staff of training institutes dairy farm management · staff of advisory services dealing with management aspects of large scale dairy farms contents the training programme consists of three modules organised within a period of six weeks this set-up allows for individual packages tailored to the requirements of the participants each module can be attended as `stand alone the total is designed to provide a basic training in all aspects of modern dairy farm management target at the end of the course the participants are equipped with new attitudes knowledge and skills which will enable them to enhance their work performance 10 mid career professional training

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df m 01 module forage production feeding and feeding systems the main subjects covered in this module are roughage production conservation and utilisation systems feeding plans quality aspects of feed stuffs ration calculation calf and young stock rearing and mechanised feeding systems df m 02 module herd improvement health and fertility this module consists of breeding management dairy cow selection prevention and control of diseases and fertility management including practical training in artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis df m 03 module economics administration financial and technical analysis this module focuses on farm economics dairy farm record keeping systems and systems to analyse the technical and financial performance of dairy farms all modules include some general topics and activities milking and milking techniques housing mechanisation and automation of various aspects of dairy farm management this training programme could be combined with the international training programme milking systems and milk quality the complete trajectory will be 8 weeks for more information on this optional additional training programme see page 14+15 entry requirements · an agricultural education or training · relevant experience · competence in the english language programmes 2010 ­ 2011 11

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international training programme on milk processing for · middle level and managerial staff of small to medium-scale milk processing enterprises these enterprises may be private companies government owned companies or co-operatives · staff of training institutes food processing · staff of advisory services dealing with the development of smallscale dairy industries these services may be rendered by the government dairy co-operatives private consultants or banks · future staff of new dairy enterprises target at the end of the course the participants are equipped with new attitudes knowledge and skills which will enable them to enhance their work performance contents the training programme consists of three modules organised within a six-week period this set-up is for individual packages tailored to the requirements of the participants 12 mid career professional training

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each module can be attended as `stand alone the total programme is designed to provide a basic training in all aspects of running and managing a modern medium sized dairy plant mp01 module milk procurement composition and characteristics of milk milking systems and storage of milk on the farm milk collection storage of raw milk at the plant quality control tests of raw milk payment of raw milk cleaning and disinfecting mp02 module production of dairy products production of common dairy products liquid milk products like pasteurised milk yoghurts whey drinks yoghurt drinks butter and cheese mp03 module business administration marketing and quality assurance financial administration of a dairy plant the development of a marketing plan and different kinds of quality management systems haccp this training programme could be combined with the international training programme milking systems and milk quality the complete trajectory will be 8 weeks for more information on this optional additional training programme see page 14+15 entry requirements · education or training in food technology and/or agriculture · relevant experience · competence in the english language · willingness to do practicals in a working situation programmes 2010 ­ 2011 13

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for private dairy farmers dairy farm managers dairy farm advisors employed by dairy industries milk procurement officers extension officers trainers and lecturers in dairy farming and milk processing this module could be combined with the international training programme on modern dairy farm management or milk processing page 10-13 target as a result of the training the participant is able to select give advice on and implement best milking related practices for the production of high quality milk contents quality standards and targets for raw milk quality milk payment based on the quality of milk selection of milking systems construction operation and maintenance of milking equipment milking techniques and the storage of milk effects of housing systems feed quality and hygiene on the quality of milk analysis of critical control points and developing/utilising a milk quality control system on the farm entry requirements · an agricultural education or training · relevant experience · competence in the english language · willingness to do practicals in a working situation programmes 2010 ­ 2011 15

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