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Mid Career ProfessionalTraining Programmes 2012 - 2013

Dair y cattle, milk processing, animal feed, pigs, poultr y and hor ticultureN E T H E R L A N D S F E L L O W S H I P P R O G R A M M E S

Zandlaan 276717 LN EdeP.O. Box 326710 BA Ede

The NetherlandsPhone: +31 0318 - 697111

Fax: +31 0318 - 634472E-mail:

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programmes 2012 – 20132

Overview training programmes PTC+ 2012 - 2013

COURSE TRAINING DATES Academic application deadline

Online Fellowship application deadline 1

Paper form fellowship application deadline 2

Int. Diploma Pig Husbandry 27 August 2012 - 28 February 2013 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Diploma Poultry Husbandry 27 August 2012 - 28 February 2013 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Diploma Pig Husbandry & Animal Feed 27 August 2012 - 30 May 2013 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Diploma Poultry Husbandry & Animal Feed 27 August 2012 - 30 May 2013 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Module Applied pig management 27 August - 22 November 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Module Applied poultry management 27 August - 22 November 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Practical Management Course for Horticulturists 17 September - 2 November 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Training Programme on Modern Dairy Farm Management(6 weeks)

17 September - 26 October 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Training Programme on Modern Dairy Farm Management(8 weeks)

17 September - 9 November 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Training Programme on Milk Processing (6 weeks) 17 September - 26 October 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Training Programme on Milk Processing (8 weeks) 17 September - 9 November 2012 31 Jan. 2012 7 Feb. 2012 1 Jan. 2012

Int. Training Programme Milking Systems and Milk Quality 29 October - 9 November 2012 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Product quality & food safety 26 November - 20 December 2012 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Poultry farming as an enterprise 26 November - 20 December 2012 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Pig farming as an enterprise 26 November - 20 December 2012 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Organic Farming 4 February - 28 February 2013 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Sustainable manure utilisation 18 February - 28 February 2013 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Training & Extension 7 January - 31 January 2013 (4 weeks) 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Pig breeding & AI 7 January - 31 January 2013 (4 weeks) 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Poultry breeding management & incubation 7 January - 31 January 2013 (4 weeks) 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Feedstuffs & Feed formulation 7 January - 19 January 2013 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Pig production technology 4 February - 1 March 2013 (4 weeks) 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Module Poultry production technology 4 February - 1 March 2013 (4 weeks) 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Int. Diploma Dairy Husbandry and Milk (6 months) 14 January – 19 July 2013 22 April 2012 1 May 2012 1 April 2012

Practical Management Course Vegetable Production 8 April – 26 April 2013 25 Sept. 2012 2 Oct. 2012 1 Sept. 2012

Practical Management Course on Crop Protection/Integrated Pest Management

3 June – 28 June 2013 25 Sept. 2012 2 Oct. 2012 1 Sept. 2012

International Diploma Animal Feed March – June 2013 25 Sept. 2012 2 Oct. 2012 1 Sept. 2012

From a competence profile to a competence based learning programme

June 2013 25 Sept. 2012 2 Oct. 2012 1 Sept. 2012

1 You can simultanously apply for fellowship and admission, but ptc+ can only give online admission if your course application is complete. Sol is open for applications 3 months prior to the online fellowship application deadline2 Complete paper fellowship applications should be sent to nuffic netherlands by regular post or by courier mail.

MID CAREER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2012 – 20133

PTC+, International Training Centre

This brochure focuses on the regular training programmes that PTC+ offers in the framework of the

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes for short courses. These programmes are available for those

people who have obtained a fellowship of the NFP, as well as for others with alternative financial

resources. All programmes are conducted in the English language.


PTC+: practical Training Centre with a plus PTC+ is a leading, highly innovative international trai-ning centre with several training sites in the Nether-lands. The Netherlands, in the heart of Europe, has a knowledge-based economy, particularly where agri-cultural and horticultural knowledge is concerned. Of course, this knowledge must be applicable. The Ne-therlands is prominent in this area, with PTC+ being one of the leaders. PTC+ focuses on all the links in the production chain, agricultural and food technology and natural areas.

Regular international training programmes: practical and applicable Since approx. 40 years PTC+ conducts international training programmes and consultancy alongside the implementation of projects all over the world. Cur-rently, PTC+ offers 28 regular international training programmes. The programmes have the objective to build the capacity of mid-career professionals of go-vernmental organisations, non-governmental organi-sations and private companies worldwide, but with a focus on developing countries. PTC+ is demand driven and aims at meeting the needs of the participants and their employers. The training programmes are desig-ned in such ways that participants can apply the skills and knowledge gained in a PTC+ training programme immediately when they come home. Together with the participants, PTC+ finds sustainable solutions for organisations and governments that have particular capacity building needs. Since a few years the PTC+ trainers started organising specific sessions on the-mes of the Millennium Development Goals like Gender Equality, Environmental Susainability and others. Be-sides, other important themes in target countries, as private sector development are integrated in courses, but get special attentions in workshops, in part of the courses, as well. The regular international training programmes described in this brochure are linked to the Netherlands Fellowship Programme.

Tailor-made training programmes Besides the regular training programmes in this bro-chure, PTC+ offers many more possibilities and forms of training and other services:

Regular and ‘tailor-made’ programmes for the tech-•nology intensive, commercial sector, either in the Netherlands and/or at location (abroad). Technical and educational consultancy to private •companies, governmental- and non-governmental institutions. Formulation, implementation and evaluation of •projects, training or co-operation programmes. Study-tours (either technical-oriented or policyma-•king- oriented) in the Netherlands or elsewhere.



Combining theory and practice Methodologies PTC+ and its training approach bridge the gap between theory and practice. All programmes, the majority of which are tailor made, are practical oriented. ‘Hands-on-training’ is an integral part of the programmes. These are the most important PTC+ methodologies:

Practical training sessions conducted in small •groups. Special assignments, so that participants are pre-•pared to apply the knowledge and skills they gain in their working environment in their countries of origin: case studies and back home improvement plans. Work assignments and demonstrations in real life si-•tuations; the green houses, livestock units, proces-sing plants, laboratories, hatchery and feed mill. Excursions and apprenticeships. •

These methodologies not only contribute to practical skills development, but also to improving intercultu-ral communication skills and presentation and writing skills. Inherent to the PTC+ methodologies is that par-ticipants are enabled and encouraged to share experi-ences and knowledge from their own backgrounds with trainers and participants.

Competence based learning PTC+ focuses on Competence Based Learning (CBL). Within CBL, professional situations serve as a basis for the design of education programmes. PTC+ has always educated participants of trainings in settings that are similar to real professional situations (so-called “rich learning environments” and “authentic learning envi-ronments”). PTC+ is an expert in organising work place assignments and has qualified staff to assess the level of students’ knowledge, skills and attitude in the lear-ning process and to coach students in their personal and professional development; typical CBL principles. Existing principles are intensified and new principles like the development of competence profiles will be

applied in training programmes. Apart from applying of CBL in existing programmes, PTC+ offers the trai-ning “From a Competence Profile to a Competence Based Training Programme”.

Training sites and facilities PTC+ operates from several training sites in The Ne-therlands. Near these sites, PTC+ can use a wide range of training facilities including commercial dairy, poultry-, pig and arable crop farms, greenhouses and open areas for vegetable growing and floriculture, demonstration and instruction halls, laboratories and much more. Lodging facilities are available for both national and international participants. The PTC+ hostels offer bud-get accommodation with self cooking facilities.

Trainers and experts PTC+ employs approx. 40 experienced ‘expert trai-ners’, who have several years of (residential) working experience in various countries around the world. All staff-members involved in teaching and supporting foreign participants are fluent in English. Training materials, charts, technical farm results, etc. are available in the English language. The staff is fami-liar with communicating with persons from different cultures and religions.



Participants and clients Yearly thousands of students and professionals at-tend PTC+ training programmes. A large number of agricultural schools, colleges and universities in the Netherlands make use of PTC+ to give their students practical training. Furthermore, national and interna-tional companies from all over the world send groups of professionals for training and retraining to PTC+.

Recognition and quality control PTC+ is fully and officially recognised by the Nether-lands’ Ministry of Economic affairs, Agriculture & In-novation. PTC+ is ISO certified.

Netherlands Fellowship programmes (NFP) The NFP is initiated by the Netherlands government and implemented by Nuffic, the Netherlands organiza-tion for international cooperation in higher education. The overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualita-tive and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower, within the framework of sustainable capacity-buil-ding directed towards reducing poverty in developing countries. The NFP is focused on meeting the need for further training and capacity building of a wide range of governmental, private and nongovernmental or-

ganisations. Therefore, the target groups for the NFP training programmes are mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are nationals of one of the 61 target countries of the NFP.

Requirements and eligibility Candidates must be nominated by their employers in order to be eligible for an NFP-fellowship. Detailed in-formation about the NFP and requirements for admis-sion is available on the website of Nuffic: www.nuffic.nl/nfp.

What is an NFP fellowship? An NFP fellowship, which is granted for the durati-on of a training programme, is intended to provide a contribution towards the cost of living, to cover the costs of tuition fees, and the cost of visas, tra-vel, insurance etc. A limited number of fellowships from the NFP is available for the training program-mes of PTC+ mentioned in this brochure.

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International Diploma Dairy Husbandryand Milk Processing

ForA mid-career course for persons who contribute through teaching,training, extension and/or manage-ment activities directly or indirectly to the develop-ment of the dairy sector.

TargetAt the end of the course the participants are equipped with new attitudes, knowledge and skills in the field of dairying and milk processing. They are able to enhance their work performance.

ContentsThe 26-weeks-course consists of two sections, a ge-neral section and a specialisation section. All partici-pants attend the general part that provides broad ba-sic knowledge of (rural) dairy development, the milk chain (production-collection-processingmarketing),animal husbandry, dairy farm management, trainingand extension and small scale milk processing. The specialisation section is meant to provide the partici-pants with up-to-date knowledge and skills in a speci-fic field (see diagram).

Participants have to choose one out of the next three specialisations:

Training and Extension:In the Training & Extension specialisation the follo-wing modulesare presented:• Nutrition of dairy cattle,• Training of farmers,• Farm Analysis & Advice,• Extension Approaches,• Group Learning Processes and• Design of Extension Programmes.

Dairy Farm Management:In the Dairy Farm Management specialisation the fol-lowing modulesare presented:• Nutrition of dairy cattle,• Reproduction, Breeding & Health in dairy cattle• Fodder Production• Dairy Farm Technology• Business Management


Milk Processing:In the Milk Processing specialisation the following mo-dules are presented:• Procurement• Processing of dairy products• Marketing of dairy products• Management of a dairy plant• Business Management

Each specialisation matches the training needs of the individual participant as much as possible. Applicants must clearly indicate their preferred field of specialisa-tion.

Common program:All participants participate in a common program con-sisting of:

• One week traineeship at a Dutch dairy farm/processor

• One week Europe tour to visit a variety of dairy institutes/farms• Preparation and presentation of their Back Home Action Plan to fellow participants and staff• Practical Final Assessment and presentation of a Busines Plan• Course evaluation and closing ceremony. On successful completion of the course, the partici pants will be awarded a diploma.

Entry requirements• An agricultural or veterinary education at diploma or B.Sc. level.• At least 3 years working experience in the dairy sector.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course, particularly during practical sessions and traineeship.

General Section Specialisation Dairy Farm Management Final Assessments,Back Home Action Planand Business Plan

Common ProgrammeSpecialisation Milk Processing

Specialisation Training & Extension9 weeks 14 weeks 2 weeks 1 week

International Diploma Dairy Husbandryand Milk Processing


For• Middle level and managerial staff of dairy farms.• Staff of training institutes (dairy farm manage ment).• Staff of advisory services dealing with management aspects of large scale dairy farms.

TargetAt the end of the course, the participants are equip-ped with new attitudes, knowledge and skills, which will enable them to enhance their work performance.

ContentsThe training programme consists of three modules or-ganised within a period of six weeks. This set-up allows for individual packages tailored to the requirements of the participants. Each module has a duration of two weeks and can be attended as ‘stand alone’. The total programme is designed to provide a basic training in all aspects of modern dairy farmmanagement.

International Training Programmeon Modern Dairy Farm Management


DF M 01module forage production, feeding and feeding systems The main subjects covered in this module are: rougha-ge production, conservation and utilisation systems, feeding plans, quality aspects of feed stuffs, ration calculation, calf and young stock rearing and mecha-nised feeding systems.

DF M 02module herd improvement, health and fertilityThis module consists of breeding management, dairy cow selection, prevention and control of diseases and fertility management (including practical training in artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis)

DF M 03module economics, administration, financial and tech-nical analysis This module focuses on farm economics, dairy farm re-cord keeping systems and systems to analyse the tech-nical and financial performance of dairy farms.

All modules include some general topics and activities: milking and milking techniques, housing, mechanisa-tion and automation of various aspects of dairy farm management.

Entry requirements• An agricultural education or training.• Relevant experience.• Competence in the English language.

ExtensionThis course can be extend by the two weeks courseInternational Training Programme Milking Systems and Milk Quality. The total duration will then be eight weeks.

International Training Programmeon Modern Dairy Farm Management


For• Middle level and managerial staff of small- to medium-scale milk processing enterpri ses. these enterprises may be private companies, government owned companies or co-operatives.• Staff of training institutes (food processing).• Staff of advisory services dealing with the develop ment of smallscale dairy industries. these services may be rendered by the govern ment, dairy co- operatives, private consultants or banks.• Future staff of new dairy enterprises.TargetAt the end of the course, the participants are equip-ped with new attitudes, knowledge and skills, which will enable them to enhance their work performance.

ContentsThe training programme consists of three modules or-ganised within a six-week period. This set-up is for in-dividual packages tailored to the requirements of the participants.

Each module has a duration of two weeks and can be attended as ‘stand alone’. The total programme is designed to provide a basic training in all aspects of running and managing a modern, medium sized dairy plant.

International Training Programmeon Milk Processing


MP01module milk procurementComposition and characteristics of milk, milking sys-tems and storage of milk on the farm, milk collection, storage of raw milk at the plant, quality control tests of raw milk, payment of raw milk, cleaning and disin-fecting.

MP02module production of dairy productsProduction of common dairy products: liquid milk pro-ducts like pasteurised milk, yoghurts, whey drinks, yo-ghurt drinks, butter and cheese.

MP03module business administration, marketing and quality assuranceFinancial administration of a dairy plant, the develop-ment of a marketing plan and different kinds of quality management systems (HACCP).

Entry requirements• Education or training in food technology and/or agriculture.• Relevant experience.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to do practicals in a working situation.

ExtensionThis course can be extend by the two weeks course International Training Programme Milking Systems and Milk Quality. The total duration will then be eight weeks.

International Training Programmeon Milk Processing


ForPrivate dairy farmers, dairy farm managers, dairy farm advisors employed by dairy industries, milk procure-ment officers, extension officers, trainers and lectu-rers in dairy farming and milk processing.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to se-lect, give advice on, and implement best milking rela-ted practices for the production of high quality milk.

ContentsQuality standards and targets for raw milk quality; milk payment based on the quality of milk; selection of milking systems; construction, operation and mainte-nance of milking equipment; milking techniques and the storage of milk; effects of housing

systems, feed quality and hygiene on the quality of milk; analysis of critical control points and developing/utilising a milk quality control system on the farm.

Entry requirements• An agricultural education or training.• Relevant experience.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to do practicals in a working situation.

CombinationThis module could be combined with the International Training Programme on Modern Dairy Farm Manage-ment or Milk Processing

Milking Systems and Milk Quality


International Diploma Pig Husbandry

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in ani-mal production and managers in the field of pig hus-bandry.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to:• Manage or supervise or guide pig production from back-yard systems to intensive, inter mediate scale pig farming methods.• Appreciate the relevance of local pig farmers’ knowledge, experience and practices and create awareness of sustainable production concepts and methods.

• Identify, recognise and analyse opportunities and problems, taking into account constraints and utilise possibilities concerning pig husbandry.• Co-operate with others of various disciplines in planning, designing and implementing projects in the field of pig husbandry.• Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology concepts to small and intermediate scale pig farmers, related clients and suppliers, extension officers and students.


ContentsCompulsory modules, including theoretical and prac-tical subjects related to:• Farm management economics and marketing as pects.• Genetics and breeding.• Health, hygiene and pathology.• Housing and equipment.• Management topics.• Record keeping and production control.• Nutrition.• Applied management in the farm facilities of the institute.• Compilation of several reports and a back home improvement plan.• Linked to these topics participants develop re quired competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience. Optional modules (in order to qualify for the Diploma the optional modules should add up to480 study-load hours):• Pig farming as an enterprise.• Pig breeding and artificial insemination.• Pig husbandry technology.• Organic farming.• Sustainable manure utilisation.• Training and extension.• Product quality & Food safety.• Feedstuffs & Feed formulation.• Project Development.• Introduction to poultry husbandry• Introduction to ruminants

Entry requirements• 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.



International Diploma Pig Husbandryand Animal Feed

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production and managers in the field of the husbandry of pigs and compound feed production.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to:• Manage or supervise or guide pig production from back-yard systems to intensive, inter mediate scale pig farming methods.• Appreciate the relevance of local poultry farmers’ knowledge, experience and practices and create awareness of sustainable production concepts and methods.• Identify, recognise and analyse opportunities and problems, taking into account constraints and utilise possibilities concerning pig husbandry and the use of local feed-stuffs.

• Co-operate with others of various disciplines in planning, designing and implementing projects in the field of pig husbandry and animal feed produc tion.• Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology concepts to small and intermediate scale pig far mers and for animal feed producing units.• Tackle more efficiently the problems with regard to optimum utilisation of locally available feed-stuffs, which are unsuitable for human consumption.


ContentsCompulsory modules, including theoretical and prac-tical subjects related to:• Farm management economics and marketing as pects.• Genetics and breeding.• Health, hygiene and pathology.• Housing and equipment.• Management topics.• Record keeping.• Nutrition.• Animal feed, for details see page 32• Applied management in the farm facilities and feed mill.• Compilation of several reports and a back home im provement plan.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Optional modules (in order to qualify for the diploma the optional modules should add up to 480 study-load hours):• Pig farming as an enterprise.• Pig breeding and artificial insemination.• Pig husbandry technology.• Sustainable manure utilisation.• Training and extension.• Product quality & Food safety.• Feedstuffs & Feed formulation.• Introduction to poultry husbandry• Introduction to ruminants

Entry requirements• 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 and relevant and demon strable experience in the field of animal nutrition and animal feed production.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.

International Diploma Pig Husbandryand Animal Feed


Module Applied Pig Management(Also part of the IDPiH&Af and of the IDPoH)

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production and managers in the field of pig hus-bandry.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Take care of a poultry or pig unit independently. Both the animals as well as their environment are taking care of, in order for the animals to produce under optimal conditions.• Propose improvements for management back home based on acquired skills and knowledge.

Contents• Taking care of animals. Result: The animals are in good condition, showing normal behaviour.• Handling of primary livestock products. Result: The primary products are well handled and stored, showing no deviations caused by handling.• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment.

Result: House and equipment are cleaned and dis infected if necessary. The infection pressure is at an acceptable level.• Assessing results. Result: The farm production is efficient, both technically and economically.• Linked to these topics participants develop re quired competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• 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.


Module Pig Farming as an Enterprise(Part of the IDPigH&AF and of the IDPigH)

ForManagers in the field of pig production, extension of-ficers, teachers and instructors on pig production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Compile a business plan in order to start or develop a pig farm/pig business.

Contents• Orienting on market possibilities and developments. Results: The entrepreneur applies information of the market and on developments.• Making a business plan. Results: The entrepreneur can decide on the development of the business and use a business plan for that.• Organising work. Results: The entrepreneur has organised the work of the farm efficiently.

• Dealing with farm staff. Results: Farm staff adequately performs their tasks.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• 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.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.


Module Pig Breeding and Artificial Insemination(Part of the IDPH&AF and of the IDPiH)

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in ani-mal production and for managers in the field of pig husbandry.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Propose and plan methods to improve the genetic make up of a pig husbandry herd.• Practice in the selection of new breeding stock.• Execute AI on farm level, including semen collection and semen processing.• Assess the right moment of insemination.

Contents • Taking care of animals. Result: The animals are in good condition, showing normal behaviour.• Handling of primary livestock products. Result: The primary products are well handled and stored, showing no deviations caused by handling.• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment. Result: House and equipment are cleaned and dis

infected if necessary. The infection pressure is at an acceptable level.• Assessing results. Result: The farm production is efficient, both technically and economically.• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: The identification and analysis of farming problems as well as the creation of possible solutions lead to a practical extension plan that is well documented, organised and presented.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence 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.


Module Pig Production Technology(Part of the IDPiH&AF and of the IDPiH)

ForManagers in the field of pig production, for extension officers, teachers and instructors on pig production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Make a relevant choice of applicable technology based on technical, economical and social aspects.• Implement advanced technology.

Contents• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment. Result: The participant is able to identify bottle- necks in the existing farm technology.• Orienting on market possibilities and developments. Result: Participants produce an overview of technical options.

• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: an improvement plan, including technical, economical and social aspects.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence 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.


International Diploma Poultry Husbandry

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production and managers in the field of the hus-bandry of poultry.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to:• Manage, supervise or guide poultry production from semi scavenging systems to intensive, intermediate scale poultry farming methods.• Appreciate the relevance of local poultry farmers’ knowledge, experience and practices and create awareness of sustainable production concepts and methods.

• Identify, recognise and analyse opportunities and problems, taking into account constraints and utilise possibilities concerning poultry husbandry.• Co-operate with others of various disciplines in planning, designing and implementing projects in the field of poultry husbandry.• Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology concepts to small and intermediate scale poultry farmers, related cliënts and suppliers, extention officers and students.


ContentsCompulsory modules, including theoretical and prac-tical subjectsrelated to:• Farm management economics and marketing aspects.• Genetics and breeding.• Health, hygiene and pathology.• Housing and equipment.• Management topics.• Nutrition.• Eggs and hatching process.• Applied management in the PTC+ farm facilities.• Compilation of several reports and a back home improvement plan.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Optional modules (in order to qualify for the Diploma the optional modules should add up to 480 study-load hours):• Poultry farming as an enterprise.• Poultry Breeding Management and Incubation.• Poultry Production Technology.• Organic farming.• Sustainable manure utilisation.• Training and extension.• Product quality & Food safety.• Feedstuffs & Feed formulation.• Project Development.• Other species.

Entry requirements• 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 poultry hus bandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.



International Diploma Poultry Husbandryand Animal Feed

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production (and for managers) in the field of the hus-bandry of poultry and compound feed production.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to:• Manage, supervise or guide poultry production from semi scavenging systems to intermediate scale, intensive poultry farming methods.• Appreciate the relevance of local poultry farmers’ knowledge, experience and practices and create awareness of sustainable production concepts and methods.• Identify, recognise and analyse opportunities and problems, taking into account constraints and utilise possibilities concerning poultry husbandry and the use of local feedstuffs.

• Co-operate with others of various disciplines in planning, designing and implementing projects in the field of poultry husbandry and animal feed production.• Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology concepts to small and intermediate scale poultry farmers and for animal feed producing units.• Tackle more efficiently the problems with regard to optimum utilisation of locally available feedstuffs, which are unsuitable for human consumption.


ContentsCompulsory modules, including theoretical and prac-tical subjects related to:• Farm management economics and marketing aspects.• Genetics and breeding.• Health, hygiene and pathology.• Housing and equipment.• Management topics.• Nutrition.• Eggs and hatching process.• Animal feed, for details see page 32• Applied management in the farm facilities of the institute.• Compilation of several reports and a back home improvement plan.

Optional modules (in order to qualify for the Diploma the optional modules should add up to 120 study-load hours):• Poultry farming as an enterprise.• Poultry Breeding Management and Incubation.• Poultry Production Technology.• Sustainable manure utilisation.• Training and extension.• Product quality & Food safety.• Feedstuffs & Feed formulation.• Other species.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equiva lent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry hus bandry or closely related subjects and relevant and demonstrable experience in the field of animal nutrition and animal feed production.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.

International Diploma Poultry Husbandryand Animal Feed


Module Applied Poultry Management(Part of the IDPiH&AF and of the IDPiH)

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in ani-mal production and managers in the field of poultry husbandry.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Take care of a poultry or pig unit independently. Both the animals as well as their environment are taking care of, in order for the animals to produce under optimal conditions.• Propose improvements for management back home based on acquired skills and knowledge.

Contents• Taking care of animals. Result: The animals are in good condition, showing normal behaviour.• Handling of primary livestock products. Result: The primary products are well handled and stored, showing no deviations caused by handling.• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment.

Result: House and equipment are cleaned and dis- infected if necessary. The infection pressure is at an acceptable level.• Assessing results. Result: The farm production is efficient, both technically and economically.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied manage ment.


Module Poultry Farming as an Enterprise(Part of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForManagers in the field of poultry production and for extension officers, teachers and instructors on poul-try production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Compile a business plan in order to start or develop a poultry farm/poultry business.

Contents• Orienting on market possibilities and developments. Results: The entrepreneur applies information of the market and on developments.• Making a business plan. Results: The entrepreneur can decide on the development of the business and use a business plan for that.

• Organising work. Results: The entrepreneur has organised the work of the farm efficiently.• Dealing with farm staff. Results: Farm staff adequately performs their tasks.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Eentry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.


Module Poultry Breeding Management and Incubation(Part of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForManagers in the field of poultry breeding and incuba-tion and for extension officers, teachers and instruc-tors on poultry.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Train/advise managers/workers on the management and day to day operation of parent stock, poultry breeding and a hatchery.

Contents• Taking care of animals. Result: The animals are in good condition, showing normal behaviour.• Handling of primary livestock products. Result: The primary products are well handled and stored, showing no deviations caused by handling.• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment. Result: House and equipment are cleaned and dis- infected if necessary. The infection pressure is at an acceptable level.

• Assessing results. Result: The farm production is efficient, both technically and economically.• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: The identification and analysis of farming problems as well as the creation of possible solutions lead to a practical extension plan that is well documented, organised and presented.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equiva lent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry or closely related.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course.


Module Poultry Production Technology(Part of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForManagers in the field of poultry production and for extension officers, teachers and instructors on poul-try production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Make a relevant choice of applicable technology based on technical, economical and social aspects.• Implement advanced technology.

Contents• Taking care of farmhouses and working environment. Result: The participant is able to identify bottle- necks in the existing farm technology.• Orienting on market possibilities and developments. Result: Participants produce an overview of technical options.

• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: an improvement plan, including technical, economical and social aspects.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci ence with a major in Animal Production, or equiva lent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly during applied management.


International Diploma Animal Feed

ForProfessionals engaged in feed processing activities and closely related fields.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Formulate and produce properly processed compound feeds with the desired nutrient levels.• Develop a plan for the production of compound feed for the situation back home, including the set up of a mill, equipping it, planning the production, formulating the range of feeds to be produced and an estimation of the required investment.

Contents• Taking care of production. Result: A well-balanced feed can be produced for a specific category of poultry or pigs.• Handling of inputs and products. Result: The inputs and products are well handled and stored, showing no deviations caused by handling.• Taking care of feed production unit and working environment. Result: The production unit and environment are ‘clean’ and suitable for use. The risk for contamina- tion is at an acceptable level.• Assessing results. Result: The production of the feed in the feed production unit is efficient, both technically and economically.• Orienting on market possibilities and developments. Result: Local conditions and local available materials, equipment and methods are recognised, des cribed and implemented.• Making a business plan. Result: A well motivated business plan for starting or renewing a feed production unit.

• Organising work. Result: The production of the feed in the feed mill is efficient, both technically and economically.• Dealing with feed production unit staff. Result: Feed production unit staff adequately performs their tasks.• Assessing quality and safety deviations. Result: The feed recipes and the feed itself are of good quality, not influencing animal and consumer health in a negative way.• Communicating to feed production workers/ managers• Advising on prevention of product deviations• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident pro fessional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equiva lent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in animal husbandry or closely related subjects and relevant and demonstrable experience in the field of animal nutrition and animal feed production.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform manual work during the course and particularly in the PTC+ feed-mill.

The International Diploma Animal Feed is meant for a special group of applicants who have already an educa-tional level of either theInternational Diploma Pig Husbandry or International Diploma Poultry Husbandry or their equivalent and who are fully involved in animalfeed production.


Module Feedstuffs & Feed Formulation(Part of the IDPiH&AF, of the IDPiH, of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

For• Managers in livestock production, responsible for feed quality.• Extension officers.• Professionals in the periphery of the animal feed business (e.g. suppliers of feed additives).• Professionals who want to specialise in formulating feeds.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Formulate a compound feed with the necessary nutrient levels for a given category of poultry, pigs or cattle taking into consideration the specific qua- lities and limitations of the available feed ingre dients with a near-to lowest possible cost price

Contents• Taking care of animals. Result: A well-balanced feed can be formulated for a specific category of poultry or pigs.• Advising on prevention of product deviations. Result: Deviations in feed recipes for poultry and pig feed can be identified, can be discussed and suggestions/advice for feed improvement are gi ven.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident pro fessional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• Experience with computers and relevant experi ence in the field of animal nutrition.• Competence in the English language.


Module Product Quality &Food Safety(Part of the IDPiH&AF, of the IDPiH, of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Explain the concept of quality assurance programs, analyze the present home situation and make a proposal for a new approach towards a food safety program.• Assess the relationship between production me- thod and meat quality & process poultry under good hygienic conditions personal as well as environmental.• Add value to a poultry and pig carcass by portio- ning & know the methods of conservation and pre- servation of meat.• Do an Ante Mortem check during the production phase& recognize major carcass abnormalities and reasons of carcass rejects.

Contents• Assessing quality and safety deviations. Result:Policy makers, customers and consumers are aware of some risks of non-hygienically produced and contaminated meat products.

• Communicating to farm workers/managers and stakeholders. Result: Producing and selling of safe meat products is of major importance nowadays.• Advising on prevention of product deviations. Result: It is important to monitor all processes from ‘pork to fork’ and explain the concept of quality assurance programs and design a quality assurance program for local use.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry- or pig husbandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.


From a competence profile to a competence basedtraining program (Training of trainers)

Teachers, extension officers and trainers working for agricultural training institutes, colleges or other edu-cational institutes in the field of agriculture, horticul-ture, food processing or livestock.

TargetAs a result of the training the participant is able to:• Assess existing curricula on Competence Based Learning (CBL) principles• Transfer existing ‘traditional’ curricula into CBL-based curricula• Develop and implement lesson plans according to CBL-principles

Contents• Theoretical aspects: competence based learning principles

• Practical aspects: assessment of existing of curricula on CBLprinciples, design of new curricula in accordance to CBL-principles, introduction to agricultural field of interest and functioning of related practical training centers• Compilation of a CBL-based curriculum

Entry requirements• Certificate or diploma preferably related to agriculture, horticulture or food processing and/or tea ching• Relevant experience in a profession and/or as a teacher, trainer or extension officer in relevant area of expertise• Competence in the English language


Module Training and Extention(Part of the IDPiH&AF, of the IDPigH, of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForExtension workers, researchers, agricultural policy makers and teachers with the need to identify and exchange information and skills with their target groups.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Explain the relevance and opportunities of agricultural extension for agricultural development.• Apply participatory extension planning approaches and techniques to develop and implement extension plans in close cooperation between farmers and extension workers.• Develop, arrange an outline for and evaluate a short training program.• Prepare and conduct a practical class.

Contents• Developing a training program. Result: Considering target group, training needs, objectives, content, timing and budget, an appropriate training program is developed.• Carrying out a training program. Result: Based on a good lesson plan, on suitable locations with appropriate teaching aids, an effective training program is conducted. There is a good contact with the group and participant feel they acquire essential knowledge and skills.

• Evaluate a training program. Result: An effective evaluation has been prepared and executed, because of which the outcomes of the training program are indicated and justified.• Transferring knowledge and skills. Result: A clear analysis is made of the knowledge and skills that have to be transferred to the target group.• Organising extension and training activities. Result: The identification of needs of the target group is translated into an outline of an extension plan to overcome identified farming constraints.• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: The identification and analysis of farming problems as well as the creation of possible solutions lead to a practical extension plan that is well documented, organised and presented.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equiva lent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry or pig husbandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.


Module Sustainable Manure Utilisation (Part of the IDPiH&AF, of the IDPiH, of the IDPoH&AF and of the IDPoH)

ForExtension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production.

TargetThe participant is able to:• Indentify problems in collecting, storage and applying manure in the local situation.• propose suggestions to valuate manure according to type of animal, type of manure in their local circumstances.• Use the manure for improving sustainability.

Contents• Orienting on (market) possibilities and developments related to sustainable use of manure. Result: More farmers will know the value of manure and make better use of it.

• Make a well motivated improvement plan. Result: Farmers can convert to better use of manure and get paid for this because of higher value.• Linked to these topics participants develop required competences to return as a confident professional, implementing the PTC+ experience.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Animal Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in poultry or pig husbandry or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.

ForExtension officers, teachers and trainers in animal production and managers in the field pig/poultry husbandry.

TargetTo help converting a farm from conventional to organic; to describe the difference between natural and abnormal behaviour of pigs/poultry; to judge a housing system in terms of welfare of animals; make a start with group certification of organic farmers;to explain the cycle of nutrients.

ContentsCycle of Nutrients Explained; Organic Feed; Natural Behaviour of Pigs and Poultry; Natural Medicine; Sus-taining Ecology; Soil Erosion; Effects on Environment; Biodiversity and Genetic Conservation; Small-holder Group Certification; Crop Rotation.

entry requirements• A diploma or BSc in agricultural science with a major in animal production.• At least three years experience in livestock produc tion.• Competence in the English language.

Module Organic Farming


Practical Management Course for Horticulturists

ForFarmers, owners and managers of horticultural com-panies, extension officers and teachers.

Target• Obtain an in-depth insight in the technology and equipment used in modern protected cultivation (glasshouses, polyhouses and tunnels).• To gain practical experience of the implications and interactions of crop physiology, climate control and water management strategies.• To upgrade the managerial skills in the use of technical installations and devices.• How to create added value in the modern horticulture chain.

Contents• Horticulture business strategies.• Protected cultivation systems.• Climate control strategies.• Water, irrigation and fertilisation technology.• Integrated pest management.• Chain management and post harvest handling.• Back home action plan for own work situation.• Excursions to horticultural growers and companies.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence with a major in Plant Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in crop production or closely related subjects• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform practical work during the course.


Practical Course on Integrated Pest Management

ForOwners, managers and assistant managers of hor-ticultural companies, extension officers and quality control managers with basic experience in crop protection.

Target• The ability to work out an crop protection program for their own situation where biological and chemical control are balanced.• Experience in scouting and monitoring to assess the development phases of pest and diseases.• Considered strategic aspects of crop protection practices at horticultural enterprises and its effect in the consumer chain.• Practical experience in (biological and chemical) crop protection in main horticultural crops.• Upgrading managerial/technical skills in the major aspects related to modern crop protection.

Contents• Concept and rationale behind Integrated Pest Management.• Planning and implementing crop protection activi ties.

• Selection-criteria and application of crop protec tion equipment.• Compilation of spraying systems: pump, nozzles, droplet-formation techniques, air-support.• Reducing the negative environmental impacts of crop protection.• Residue reduction in harvested produce.• Knowing and recognizing beneficial and predator insects.• Scouting and monitoring.• Developing a crop protection program with IPM.• Excursions to horticultural growers and companies

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Science with a major in Plant Production, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institute.• At least three years experience in crop production or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform practical work during the course.


Practical Management Course Vegetable Production

ForFarmers, Supervisors, Managers of horticultural com-panies, extension officers who want to start growing vegetables in protective structures.

Target• Improve applied knowledge based on technology and equipment used in protected cultivation• Optimal use of technical equipment under local conditions. Implications of technology devices on crop physiology, climate control and water management strategies.• Upgrading managerial and technical skills in major aspects of modern crop protection and integrated pest-management• Contribution to a better work performance and achieving better business results in relation to post-harvest aspects.

Contents• Basic principles in protected cultivation.

• Plant physiology in relation to climate control aspects, climate control strategies, implications of usage of technical equipment and devices.• Water, irrigation, fertigation technology and stra tegies.• Plant propagation and soil preparation.• Crop protection techniques and integrated pest management.• Post Harvest handling and Chain management.• Developing a Cultivation Plan.• Excursions to horticultural growers and companies.

Entry requirements• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sci- ence, preferably plant production.• At least three years experience in crop production or closely related subjects.• Competence in the English language.• Willingness to perform practical work during the course.


Procedures For Application

Course Application

If you would like to apply for one of the courses please submit the following documents:

1. The enclosed application form, duly completed and clearly indicating for which course and/or specialization the application is for. 2. Certified copies of documents, indicating the edu cational qualifications and certified transcripts of the candidate’s educational/academic records.3. A detailed description of work and motivation for wishing to attend the chosen course4. A certificate of proficiency in the English langu age, issued by a recognized organization, e.g. British Council (for applicants form non- English speaking countries only)

Documents should preferably be submitted by email ([email protected]) or fax (+31 58 254 3701) to PTC+.

Payment and payment terms

The costs of the course and accommodation are mentioned in this brochure ?. The prices are valid for the year 2012. Upon request PTC+ will send you an admission letter if you meet the entry requirements. Payment condition is in advance.

Fellowship application

The international courses as mentioned in this bro-chure on the second page of the brochure are lin-ked to the Netherlands Fellowship Programme. The candidate can apply for the course as well as for the fellowship simultaneously. The fellowship application deadlines of the courses are mentioned on the second page of the brochure. Please note that fellowships will be awarded on a highly competive basis.

Scholarship OnLine (SOL)

Nuffic’s online application tool SOL enables you to submit your application for an NFP fellowship online. Applying trough SOL has many advantages:

• It is quicker• It saves the costs of sending a fellowship application form to Nuffic’s office in the Netherlands• You can check the status of your application online at any time• You will automatically be kept up to date about your application via email

Go to www.nuffic.nl/nfp to read the information regarding the NFP programme. If you believe you are eligible you can start the online fellowship applica-tion procedure (SOL opens three months before the fellowship application deadline). On the site you can find a user’s manual (http://www.nuffic.nl/internati-onal-organizations/docs/nfp/sol-manual-for-appli-cants.pdf), frequently asked questions (http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scho-larships-administered-by-nuffic/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes/faqs) and other information.

Paper fellowship applications

For those who have limited access to the internet the fellowship application can be done by sending a paper fellowship application through regular mail or courier, which can be downloaded from the Nuffic website (http://www.nuffic.nl/international-orga-nizations/docs/nfp/nfp-short-courses-application-form.pdf). The paper fellowship application has to reach the NUFFIC office one month before the fel-lowship application deadline.

http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes

http://www.nuffic.nl/international-organizations/docs/nfp/sol-manual-for-applicants.pdf



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http://www.nuffic.nl/international-organizations/docs/nfp/nfp-short-courses-application-form.pdf




Documents which have to be uploaded/atta-ched to the fellowship application

1. Employer’s statement (http://www.nuffic.nl/international- organizations/docs/nfp/requirements-of- employers-statement-short-courses.pdf) 2. Copy of your passport3. Governmental Statement (depending on country and employer - http://www.nuffic.nl/international- organizations/docs/nfp/requirements-of- statement-government-authority.pdf)

4. MOTIVATION: a. Why do you want to pursue this course? (max. 500 words) b. How will your employing organization benefit from the course you wish to follow? (max. 500 words) c. How will your country benefit from the course you wish to follow? (max. 500 words) d. How will you put your new skills and knowledge to work when you return to your employing organization? (max. 500 words)

PLEASE NOTE:- NUFFIC DOES NOT ACCEPT EMAILED FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION - DO NOT SEND YOUR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION TO PTC+


http://www.nuffic.nl/international-organizations/docs/nfp/requirements-of-employers-statement-short-courses.pdf



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Candidates without financial means, and who do not have financial support from their Government or em-ployer:

Please, contact national and international flowship •granting organisations such as the World Bank, FAO or other UN agencies, EU, Ford Foundation, NGO’s, etc. Candidates should bear in mind that official procedures and necessary national government ap-proval often take several months. Fellowship appli-cation forms are usually issued by the relevant nati-onal authorities at the request of or after approval has been obtained from the candidate’s employer and after acceptance by PTC+. In case of doubt about the procedure, candidates are advised to seek infor-mation from the representative or delegation of the funding organisation in their country.Please, check www.grantfinder.nl for other possibi-•lities.

AccommodationA fellowship (from the Netherlands Government or an international organisation) includes full board and

lodging in the students’ guesthouses of PTC+. Those who have private financial resources may make use of these facilities at prices similar to those of middle-range hotels if and when rooms are available. In case this latter category does not wish to make use of this arrangement, PTC+ may, to a limited extent, act as an intermediary in finding accommodation elsewhere. PTC+ does not provide any housing facilities for stu-dents accompanied by their families.

InsuranceIt is absolutely essential that participants arrange tra-vel insurance. PTC+ cannot accept responsibility for any claims arising from a participant or third party. PTC+ will arrange medical insurance with limited co-verage. That implies that under certain circumstances not all medical costs will be reimbursed, and these will then be for the account of the participant. PTC+ does not accept any responsibility for such risks as loss of life, accidents, illnesses, loss of property, theft etc.



Course Application Form

Personal Data (please type or write in block letters)

Sur name (please spell names exactly as they appear in your

(future) passport):

M F single married

Given name(s):

Nationality:

Date of Birth (day/month/year):

Place and Country of birth:

Mailing/Postal address:

Street:

P.O. Box:

City:

Province:

Country:

E-mail

(a working e-mail address avoids a delay in the application process)

Telephone number:

Fax number:

Application DataI wish to be considered for the following course(s)/module(s)

International Diploma Dairy Husbandry And Milk Processing

Dairy farm management

Training & extension

Small-scale milk processing

International Training Programme On Modern Dairy Farm

Management

International Training Programme On Milk Processing

Milking Systems And Milk Quality


International Diploma Pig Husbandry And Animal Feed

Module Applied Pig Management

Module Pig Farming As An Enterprise

Module Pig Breeding And Artificial Insemination

Module Pig Production Technology


International Diploma Poultry Husbandry And Animal Feed

Module Applied Poultry Management

Module Poultry Farming As An Enterprise

Module Poultry Breeding Management And Incubation

Module Poultry Production Technology

International Diploma Animal Feed

Module Feedstuffs & Feed Formulation

Module Product Quality & Food Safety

From a competence profile to a competence based training

program

Module Training And Extension

Module Sustainable Manure Utilisation

Module Organic farming

Practical Management Course For Horticulturists

Practical Management Course On on Integrated Pest

Management

Practical Management Course on Vegetable Production

Take notice of the different deadlines (see second page)


Course Application Form

Please attach in a separate document your curriculum

Vitae (CV) with at least containing:

a. Educational data

b. Working experience (name employer, position, etc.)

c. Description of your present work

Language proficiencyMother tongue:

language(s) used in higher education:

How did you get to know about PTC+

PTC+ website

the embassy/consulate in:

a student or alumni of our institute

other:

Financial support(Please tick the relevant box)

All expenses will be paid by my self / my employer / other

(state clearly which organisation or institution):

I am applying for a fellowship from/ financial aid to (state

clearly which organisation or institution):

I am applying for a fellowship from the Netherlands Fel

lowship Programme.

See for the fellowship application procedure

www.nuffic.nl/nfp

Further obliged enclosures a) A certificate of proficiency in the English language issued by a recognised institute (only for applicants from countries, where English is not the first and/or second language)b) Certified copies of (educational) certificates/diplomas and certified transcripts

I certify that I am well posted in the nature and contents of the

course for which I apply. I certify that the answers are true and

complete.

Place:

Date:

Signature:

Please return to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Adres: PTC+P.O. Box 326710 BA EdeThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 0318 - 697111Fax: +31 0318 - 634472




DURATION COURSE FEE ACCOMMODATION

Hostel (Oenkerk and Barneveld only) Hotel ** Hotel ***

2 weeks € 1.205 € 721 € 1.112 € 1.447

3 weeks € 1.810 € 1.070 € 1.601 € 2.082

4 weeks € 2.365 € 1.395 € 2.091 € 2.716

5 weeks € 2.870 € 1.721 € 2.580 € 3.351

6 weeks € 3.325 € 2.046 € 3.069 € 4.246

7 weeks € 3.880 € 2.372 € 3.559 € 4.634

8 weeks € 4.435 € 2.697 € 4.048 € 5.239Course fees include tuition, materials, lunches during course days (or meal allowance), health insurance

13 weeks € 5.360 € 3.577 on request on request

26 weeks € 10.725 € 6.762 on request on request

39 weeks € 16.090 € 8.757 on request on requestCourse fees include tuition, materials, health insurance, legal fees including residence permit ( if applicable)

On-Site Hostel: Room with kitchen facilities and meals allowance € 11,50/dayHotel: Indicative prices based on single occupancy with breakfast and dinner and public transport/bicycle rental International travel costs including transfer from/to airport to be paid by participant

Course Fees

trainingprogramm io

Documents

module training extension

module poultry farming

module pig farming

module organic farming

poultry management

module pig breeding

pig management

diploma dairy husbandry