The program encompasses seven microcredentials covering milk quality, dairy processing, dairy animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and the pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production in the Mohawk Valley region, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.
Instruction Method
In-person
Time to Complete
Hours
Instruction Method
In-person
Time to Complete
Hours
Credit or Non-Credit
Non-credit
Cost
NOW offered for FREE due to the Empire State Development NY Empowers Grant
Number of Hours
38 hrs
Prerequisites
Intro to Dairy Processing MC, Intro to Dairy Processing and Pasteurization MC, HACCP for Dairy Processing MC, Milk and Milk Quality MC, SOP for Dairy Processing MC, GMP for Dairy Processing, Best Practices for Dairy Animal Care
Skills
Animal care, Antibiotic testing, bacterial testing, bottling techniques, Dairy processing, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Milk Receiving, Milk sampling, New York State Economy, Pasteurization processes, Standard Operating Procedures
Requirements
Attend and complete successfully seven microcredentials.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dairy Processing
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Dairy Processing
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Dairy Processing
Intro to Dairy Processing and Pasteurization
Intro to Dairy Processing
Milk and Milk Quality
Best Practices for Dairy Animal Care
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