Hands-on and focused – that’s more than just a slogan; it’s a real opportunity for the future! Before the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT) was founded in 1979, there was no opportunity to train as a manager of a compound feed plant and to learn how to handle and maintain it. But now it is no longer necessary for managers in this industry to laboriously gather their knowledge while also having avoidable negative experiences.
At the SFT, I learned the entire feed mill technology. Knowing how the machines work is one of the most important criteria when working in compound feed production. It is imperative to understand the interaction of mechanics, electrics and controls in order to optimize production system. I was also promoted to production manager after successfully completing. I can only recommend the SFT to everyone!
The diploma course was a very challenging but also fulfilling experience. It asks a wide range of technical and practical perspectives of the feed mill industry. These have helped take my career as a veterinarian to a whole new level. My objective is to contribute a better integration of animal production systems and the feed production chain.
My knowledge for the feed mill core processes went from 10% to 80% and I would feel confident to discuss with a customer certain processes of a feed mill.
The Diploma Course was a very challenging and rewarding experience. Understanding the theory behind the processes and machinery working principles and being able to apply this knowledge in my company allowed me to develop professionally. One year after I graduated, I was given the opportunity to start the development of a Technology Department within the company.
An all-round successful course with deep insights into the future challenges of the feed industry. The field trip to a nearby feed mill, the hands-on training on the equipment at the GTC and the lecture on increasing efficiency in the feed mill were the highlights. Networking opportunities were added as a valuable bonus.
I really liked the practical focus of the course. Due to the small number of participants, individual needs were adressed very well.
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Hands-on: Our diverse course portfolio, which is based on a proven concept, enables our course participants to put what they have just learned directly into practice.
Focused: Our personalized seminars are tailored to you and your needs – we focus with you on a desired topic in order to meet the requirements of the constantly developing feed industry with its ever changing market trends.
Also on your premises: Our extensive pool of trained and experienced instructors allows us the flexibility to conduct on-site consulting and in-house seminars.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: January – March 2025 | June – September 2025
INTENSIVE COURSE: 17.03. – 11.04.2025 | 15.09. – 10.10.2025
The Swiss Institute of Feed Technology offers high-level specialized training while minimizing the trainee‘s absence from his workplace. In a two times four-week intensive course, professional employees from the feed manufacturing industry and related industries receive the necessary training and continuing education. This practically oriented specialized training enables students to understand, to apply and to operate state-of-the-art production plants and processes. Experiments with or without material processing establish a direct link between theory and practice.
Participants
12 – 20 persons
Language
German / English
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE DE
Dez. 2025 – Feb. 2026
INTENSIVE COURSE DE
02.03. – 27.03.2026
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE EN
Jun. – Aug. 2026
INTENSIVE COURSE EN
14.09. – 09.10.2026
Aim of this advanced training is to provide graduates of the Swiss School of Milling SMS, in addition to their existing knowledge and experience, theoretical and practical expertise in feed technology and thus to expand their professional competence.
Due to the constant change and increased consolidation of feed mills, it is of particular importance to meet the increasingly higher demands regarding end product quality and variety as well as the ever more demanding market competition. The resulting changes in the production facilities require highly trained, flexible and broadly based professionals and managers in the field of process engineering.
As a result, graduates are in a position to take over management functions in various production areas due to their additionally acquired technological expertise in the field of feed milling. Furthermore, they benefit from scientific knowledge tailored to the activity in compound feed production.
Participants
12 – 20 persons
Language
German / English
Passing-on basic knowledge for the industrial manufacture of animal feeds, with emphasis on the core processes like Size reduction, Mixing, and Compacting. Understanding the various process sections and the working principles of the corresponding equipment.
Participants
12 – 20 persons
Language
German / English / Spanish
Concentrating on the practical aspects of machines and process technology, with regard to productivity, plant accuracy, hygiene, quality and energy consumption. Understanding of the various process sections in a compound feed production plant.
Participants
8 – 12 persons
Language
German / English
Passing on of specialized knowledge related to state of the art process technology and developments in the Feed Milling Industry. Understand possibilities how to improve plant accuracy and profitability.
Participants
8 – 12 persons
Language
English
19.05. – 20.05.2025
26.08. – 28.08.2024
21.05. – 23.05.2025
Maintenance, repair and technical service are significant since they affect lifetime of milling machines and ensure them to work non-stop at desired levels. This course covers mechanical maintenance aspects of machines and elements that can be found in a typical feed mill. Participants will be able to understand fundamental principles of maintaining key equipment and processes. Moreover, they will get familiar with maintenance software for grain processing plants.
Participants
8 – 12 persons
Language
English
Concentrating on the practical aspects of machine and process technology in order to improve the pellet quality and the specific power consumption.
Understanding the various Influences with regards to the behaviour in pelletability.
Participants
8 – 12 persons
Language
German / English
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