International Diploma Pig Husbandry

• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Science with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute
• At least three years experience in pig husbandry or closely related subjects
• Competence in the English language
• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management
• Age preferably between 25 and 45 years

Learn today, do tomorrow at PTC+ in the Netherlands

“Learn Today, Do Tomorrow”; under this motto PTC+ delivers expertise in the fields of plant growth, animal breeding and agricultural and horticultural technology. In modern facilities you will learn from a team of 150 highly experienced and dedicated professionals on your way to achieving your own personal learning goals.

Since students of PTC+´s training programs come from many different backgrounds a major focus is to tailor the courses after each student´s personal needs and ideas. To make this happen PTC+ offers a diverse range of exercise materials and practical simulations along with a number of training facilities and locations. The equipment used in the training courses is the same used in the work-place making the transition even easier.

In the training programs of PTC+ you will have the great opportunity to learn by doing, giving you concrete and tangible results to take with you into the working life. Practical learning is central meaning that students will always be active in the learning process as opposed to just listening to and watch an instructor. Theoretic supplements are incorporated only when necessary. To give you the personal attention you need all teaching at PTC+ is conducted in small groups of no more than 8 students, making for a warm and open learning environment.

Every course has a clear objective right from the start, you will be provided with a written description of what you will have learned by the end of the program and what the subsequent results will be. After entering one of the PTC+ training programs you will be able to easily implement your newly found skills in your professional career.