BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Milker Technician in Chilliwack Canada | University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
|
Chilliwack Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,184
(c. USD12,324.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
UFV's Milker Technician associate certificate is ideal for those looking to master quiet, efficient milking of high-yield dairy cows while adhering to strict sanitation protocols and proper milking methods. Discover how to maintain hygienic milking equipment and ensure a clean milking environment. The program also covers additional responsibilities like feeding, young animal care, barn maintenance, record-keeping, and operating machinery. Credits from this certificate can be applied toward UFV's Livestock Production certificate and Agriculture Technology diploma (Livestock Production) programs. Participation includes unpaid work at UFV's barn or partner farms during the program. Practicum schedules involve early morning (starting around 4 am) and late afternoon (starting around 4 pm) milking sessions. Practicum I can be completed during the academic term with proper scheduling, otherwise AGRI 192 and AGRI 292 may follow campus studies. Reliable transportation to farm sites and campus is required, along with the ability to fulfill assigned farm duties. Trainees will be evaluated by host farmers on punctuality, reliability, teachability, teamwork, and animal handling skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
One of the following Mathematics classes:
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Pre-calculus 11
Workplace Math 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11
The formerly offered Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Essentials of Mathematics 11
MATH 085 or equivalent
One of the following Grade 11 sciences:
Life Sciences 11, Biology 11, or BIO 083 (strongly recommended)
Chemistry 11 or CHEM 083
Earth Science 11
Physics 11 or PHYS 083
Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
The Agriculture Technology department will also consider applicants if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable chance for success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or be interviewed.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.
One of the following Mathematics classes:
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Pre-calculus 11
Workplace Math 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11
The formerly offered Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Essentials of Mathematics 11
MATH 085 or equivalent
One of the following Grade 11 sciences:
Life Sciences 11, Biology 11, or BIO 083 (strongly recommended)
Chemistry 11 or CHEM 083
Earth Science 11
Physics 11 or PHYS 083
Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
The Agriculture Technology department will also consider applicants if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable chance for success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or be interviewed.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.
Tuition
CAD
17,184