AHDB has announced that it is recruiting trainers to deliver the Stockperson Plus courses following a review and redesign of the course on offer.
AHDB are looking for individuals with relevant technical expertise who would be interested in delivering individual or blocks of training sessions online. Senior managers, field people, industry experts and vets who have been previously involved in schemes are encouraged to apply. Support and guidance will be provided for new trainers, with reviews and updates as required.
New topics have been added to the training in response to the changing needs of the industry, with options included for indoor and outdoor units. The course will be more advanced that the Stockperson Development scheme. Session topics will include:
- Advanced gilt management and planning
- Advanced breeding and service management
- Advanced farrowing management (indoor)
- Advanced farrowing management (outdoor)
- Advance weaner management (indoor)
- Advanced weaner management (outdoor)
- Water management, testing, regulations, and maintenance of systems
- Euthanasia, deadstock, and maintenance of equipment
- Assurance schemes and auditing
Those interested should contact knowledge exchange relationship manager, Andrew Palmer, at AHDB before the closing date of July 31, 2023.Â