What is Apprenticeship?

• Apprenticeship is the opportunity to "earn while you learn"
• Apprenticeship is a professional designation that applies to many certified trades in the service, construction, and the motive power sectors, and now agriculture.
• 90% on farm training and 10% classroom training

Program Description
The Swine and Dairy herdsperson apprenticeship program allows you to earn while you learn, working on a progressive Ontario swine or dairy operation. Apprentices find an employer willing to hire them and then complete the training standards as developed by the Ministry of Traiing, Colleges and Universities. The program will require 2 to 2.5 years of skill development.

The Swine and Dairy Apprenticeship Program is:

• A building block for youth or adults to develop valuable skills in Ontario's agri-food system.
• A hands-on opportunity to work with people and animals in a career in animal care and food production.
• A chance for skills training that will lead to rewarding jobs and opportunities for advancement in Ontario's pork or dairy industries.

Admission Requirements:
2003/2004
Grade 12 OSSD or Grade 12 Equivalency

Career Opportunities for Swine Apprentices Working on Ontario Swine Farms:
Production Manager | Breeding Manager | Farrowing Manager | Breeding Technician | Nursery Stock Manager | Artificial Insemination Manager | Etc.

Career Opportunities for Swine Apprentices Working on Ontario Dairy Farms:
Feed Specialist | Nutritionist | Milking Assistant | Farm Manager | Artificial Insemination | Herds person | Manure & Nutrient Management Specialist | Etc.